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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $625

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$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 PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, jewel-toned teal or emerald green dials with wave patterns and vibrant PADI color schemes. Owners and reviewers note its solid build quality, refined case, and good value, with some highlighting the laser-engraved bezel numerals and LumiBrite for legibility. The 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, while the 6R15 provides 50 hours. Accuracy figures vary, with the 6R55 rated +25/-15 seconds per day and the 6R15 around +/- 15-25 seconds per day. Some find the lug-to-lug measurement, around 49.5mm, potentially long for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a unique case design made the watch wear top-heavy. Another owner found the finishing and bracelet design basic. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its striking dial aesthetics and solid dive watch construction at its price point.

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