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Rolex Rolex DeepseavsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

Rolex Deepsea
RolexRolex Deepsea
MSRP $68,100
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 Deepsea

Owners widely praise the Rolex Deepsea for its robust build and serious capability, with one owner calling it "bulletproof" and surprisingly less large than it appears. Reviewers note subtle aesthetic updates and refined case and bracelet for improved comfort, alongside the modern 3235 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve and running at +2 seconds per day. Some owners find its size too large for daily wear, though it serves as a good conversation piece. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build quality.

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
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Rolex Deepsea70h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Rolex Deepsea$68,100
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
5.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
3900m
150m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
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
$68,100
$665
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