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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its unique dial color and execution, with one owner noting its 44mm lug-to-lug measurement is perfect for most wrists. The dial is inspired by Okinawa's ocean colors and is expected to feature a bright sunburst effect. Accuracy figures for the 6R35 movement range from -10/+10 seconds per day when off/on the wrist, which some find "pretty amazing." However, some owners consider the price of around 1500€ too high, suggesting a value closer to 900€, and there are mixed reports on the 6R movement's accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its distinctive dial and wearability, despite some reservations about its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition40.5mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
0mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

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
$1,250
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