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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
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 “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
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
Miyota 9039
6R5H
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$1,400
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