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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.7mm
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

3 specs
Caliber
9039
4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
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 Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, unique, and textured dials, often described as having a "Grand Seiko feel" at a more accessible price point, with specific mentions of wave patterns, lagoon hues, and manta ray motifs. Owners appreciate the smooth bezel operation and satisfactory lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 seconds per day, while another notes a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. The 6R35 movement offers a 70-hour power reserve, and some models feature sapphire crystals. Criticisms include a desire for exhibition casebacks and concerns about the quality and security of the stamped metal clasps and bracelets, which are frequently described as rattly or underwhelming, though this is noted as a common Seiko trait. Some owners are split on the number of Save the Ocean variations and dislike the cyclops magnifier.

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