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Raven TrekkervsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Trekker
RavenTrekker
MSRP $690
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Raven Trekker

Owners widely praise the Raven Trekker for its classic yet unique design, excellent bracelet, killer BGW9 lume, and overall value, with many finding the 39mm case size perfect and appreciating its blend of explorer and dive watch aesthetics. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the tight, play-free bezel action and the crisp, legible dial. Some owners note the Miyota 9015 movement's rotor can exhibit wobble, the crown threads can feel grindy, and the bracelet's solid end links can be difficult to reinsert, with one owner finding the 2022 bracelet too simple. Overall, owners rate the Raven Trekker highly for its exceptional value and tool-watch build at the price point.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Seafarer Charcoal for its attractive retro design, comfortable bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment, and exceptional value, noting its durable construction and scratch-resistant steel treatment. Some owners report issues with crooked indices or rotor problems, and one found the 150m water resistance low for its style. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Seafarer Charcoal highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Trekker39mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Trekker
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Trekker200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Trekker$690
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$690
$665
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