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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Captain Willard

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What people say

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

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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.7mm
Thickness
0mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
LumiBrite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 6R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$1,300
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