Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Grand Seiko SLGB006?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $43,600 for the Grand Seiko SLGB006 — a $42,935 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Grand Seiko SLGB006?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 37mm for the Grand Seiko SLGB006 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Grand Seiko SLGB006?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SLGB006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Grand Seiko SLGB006?

The Grand Seiko SLGB006 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Grand Seiko SLGB006?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal runs a automatic caliber (9039), while the Grand Seiko SLGB006 runs a spring drive (9RB2).

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsGrand Seiko SLGB006

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

The bottom line

The 37mm SLGB006 wears 3mm narrower than the 40mm Seafarer Charcoal — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 SLGB006

The Grand Seiko SLGB006 is praised for its stunning "Ice Forest at Dawn" textured dial and 37mm 18k yellow gold case, with some finding it gorgeous enough to wear even if they don't typically prefer gold watches. It houses the Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2 movement, noted for its "Ultra Fine Accuracy" of ±20 seconds per year and a 72-hour power reserve. However, the Grand Seiko SLGB006 is considered expensive by some, with a price of $43,600 or €44,700 for its limited production of 80 pieces, and one owner suggests alternatives offer a more refined feel. The watch lacks the Evolution 9 micro-adjustment system. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SLGB006's striking dial and movement accuracy as its primary strengths, despite its high price point and limited availability.

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