Which is bigger, the Redux Zero-Hour or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Redux Zero-Hour — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Redux Zero-Hour or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Redux Zero-Hour is rated to 200m versus 150m for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Redux Zero-Hour or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Redux Zero-Hour.

What movement does the Redux Zero-Hour run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Redux Zero-Hour uses the Seiko NH35 and the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039.

Side by side

Redux Zero-HourvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Redux Zero-Hour

the-courg-watch-zero-hour-39mm

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Zero-Hour39mm

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Power Reserve

Zero-Hour41h

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Water Resistance

Zero-Hour200m

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MSRP

Zero-Hour—

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9039

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$665

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What people say

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Redux Zero-Hour

Owners widely praise the Redux Courg Zero Hour 39MM for its robust, utilitarian design inspired by pilot and dive tools, its lightweight Grade 5 titanium construction, and its comfortable wearability. The proprietary RDXB1 lume is noted for its bright initial glow, though it fades quickly. The Seiko NH53A or NH35 movement is generally considered reliable. However, multiple owners report a flimsy or fragile crown stem, and some describe the unidirectional bezel as having play or being able to rotate clockwise by one minute, though one owner reported a tight bezel with no play. The 39mm case size is considered good by some, while others find it small for larger wrists or note it looks large, with some desiring a 42mm option. One owner found the titanium finish looked slightly cheap and wished for a bezel insert. The dial is described by one owner as too busy for easy reading without glasses. The Redux Courg Zero Hour 39MM is available for $300, down from an original price of $507.

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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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