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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

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
$765

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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 Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

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