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Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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What people say

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

Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)

Owners praise the Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC) for its quality build and attractive panda dial. Some find it pricey for a quartz movement, with one commenter questioning the brand's value proposition. Overall, owners rate the Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC) highly for its quality and aesthetics, despite some reservations about its price point for a quartz watch.

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

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)42mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)$1,185
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.45mm
0mm
Lug Width
42mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,185
$665
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