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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
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
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$995

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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 SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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