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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9039
6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$725

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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