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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$12,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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