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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $625

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Prospex Sea43.8mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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

4 specs
Caliber
9039
4R35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
24
23
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$625

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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

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value, solid build quality, and comfortable wearability, with many models featuring impressive lume and attractive dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the modern upgrades on classic designs, such as drilled lugs and reliable movements with hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Some models are noted for their refined case finishing and scratch resistance. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting approximately 4 seconds fast per day, while others find the movements offer good performance for the price. Concerns raised by owners and reviewers include clasps that can feel generic or cheap, and lug widths that some find disproportionate to the case size on certain models. The thickness and weight of some Prospex Sea watches are also noted as substantial. The GMT function on specific models is considered secondary and difficult to read for true travel purposes.

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