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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Thickness
12mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$11,600

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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