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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$199

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What people say

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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