Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $1,150 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition — a $485 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition uses the 6R55.

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

spb517j1

MSRP $1,150

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

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

$1,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is praised for its vintage racing concept, applied markers, and dial that shifts from cream to silver with orange accents. Owners appreciate the Datsun logo, dual crowns, and internal countdown bezel, with some noting Seiko's finishing is top-notch. However, some find the dial text cluttered, particularly "automatic 3 days," and consider the price point too high. The watch features a 42mm black-coated stainless steel case, an external tachymeter bezel, and Seiko's 8R48 automatic chronograph movement with a 45-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition well for its unique vintage concept and quality finishing, though price remains a point of contention for some.

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