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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $625

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9039
4R34
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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

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