Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $3,300 for the Seiko King Seiko KSK — a $2,635 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 38.6mm for the Seiko King Seiko KSK — a 1.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 5m for the Seiko King Seiko KSK.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

The Seiko King Seiko KSK carries a 45-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039 and the Seiko King Seiko KSK uses the 6L35.

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

Seiko King Seiko KSK

sje089j1

MSRP $3,300

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

King Seiko KSK38.6mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

King Seiko KSK45h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

King Seiko KSK50m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

AR Coating

Underside

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

9039

6L35

Power Reserve

42h

45h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$3,300

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Traska Seafarer Charcoal

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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

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