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Praesidus Type H-75vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Type H-7539mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Type H-7540h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Type H-75100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Type H-75$245
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$245
$665

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What people say

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Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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