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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsShiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

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What people say

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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.

Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, date wheel, and bezel action. One owner confirmed the watch remained waterproof after five days. However, some owners report minor issues such as a slightly off-centered 12 marker or dissatisfaction with bracelet quality, while another felt the crystal was not the best but still looked great. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its strong dial and bezel presentation at the price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB41h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Daibāzu: Hulk SUB$508

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$508
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