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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

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, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9039
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$1,300

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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 Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its refined engineering and updated features, including a 300m water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement in a 40mm case. Owners note its better build quality and interesting finishing with a mix of polished and brushed surfaces. The "Tranquil Teal" variant features a jewel-toned dial with a rippling-water pattern. However, some owners consider the price too high, and concerns exist regarding the accuracy of the 6R movements, with some reporting theirs run slow. One review notes a reflective dial that impacts legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and improved specifications over previous generations, despite some reservations about movement accuracy and price.

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