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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

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
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$950

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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 Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by Japanese silk fabrics and aesthetically pleasing curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the clean dials with applied indices and the robust elegance of the watches, noting the comfortable wearability of the cases, particularly the 36mm variants, and the practical 100m water resistance. The 6R movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, a notable improvement for the price point. However, the pin and collar bracelet system is criticized by one owner as subpar for the cost, and the quoted accuracy of the 6R55 movement is -15/+25 seconds per day, though one forum user reports better performance. The exhibition caseback's finish is described as entry-industrial, and the open-heart and 24-hour subdial configurations may not appeal to all.

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