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Rolex Submariner DatevsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Submariner Date
RolexSubmariner Date
MSRP $11,350
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.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury 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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Submariner Date41mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Submariner Date70h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Submariner Date300m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Submariner Date$11,350
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Oystersteel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
3235
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
70h
42h
Jewels
31
24
Complications
Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,350
$665
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