Which is cheaper, the Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $999 for the Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch — a $334 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch run compared to the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch uses the Miyota 9075 and the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the Miyota 9039.

Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot WatchvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch or the Traska Seafarer Charcoal?

The Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch is rated to 300m versus 150m for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

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Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

MSRP $999

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Traska Seafarer Charcoal

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

Seafarer Charcoal

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

51mm

n/a

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

11.7mm

n/a

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

300m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

n/a

42h

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$999

$665

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Miyota 9075

Miyota 9039

Spec

Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

Seafarer Charcoal

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Dial Color

n/a

Charcoal Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075

Miyota 9039

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$999

$665

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side.

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

Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch

The Santurce Guaraguao True GMT — Automatic Pilot Watch utilizes the Miyota 9075 automatic true GMT movement. Owners note the Miyota 9075 is an affordable true GMT movement. One owner found the 15mm thickness to be substantial, though the 38mm diameter made it wear well; another user considered the lack of a date window a dealbreaker. On balance, owners find the Miyota 9075 movement appealing for its true GMT functionality at an accessible price point.

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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.

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