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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive modelvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

The 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition is praised for its vibrant blue translucent dial with a glowing day disc and its luminous orange stripe on the NATO strap. Reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style watches, including this model, exemplary gateway watches offering significant value and quality for their price, with the BAMFORD edition noted at a reasonable $460 for a limited run of 2,025 pieces. A trade-off mentioned is compromised water resistance due to the lack of a screw-down crown. On balance, reviewers find the 38mm Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition a great release, particularly for its striking aesthetics and value proposition.

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
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$460
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$460
$665
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