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Roue CHRvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Roue CHR

The Roue CHR is praised for its high-quality sand-blasted black-PVD case and sapphire crystal, considered superior for its price point. Its 41.5mm cushion case is noted as surprisingly light and comfortable, though it wears slightly larger. The unconventional dial layout with yellow hashes effectively evokes a vintage racecar dashboard, and the dial itself offers impressive depth with yellow accents that elevate its look. A drawback is the lack of lume on the main hands. The Roue CHR uses a Japanese Miyota 6S10 quartz movement and is water-resistant to 100m. On balance, reviewers find the Roue CHR offers impressive design and finishing for its price, with the dial's vintage aesthetic being a key highlight.

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
CHR41mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
CHR
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
CHR100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
CHR$490
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black with Black sub dials and green edge
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S10
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
$490
$665
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