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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
0mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Grand Seiko 9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$12,400
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