Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $4,663 for the Formex Stratos UTC — a $3,998 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Formex Stratos UTC.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039 and the Formex Stratos UTC uses the ETA 2892.

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsFormex Stratos UTC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

Formex Stratos UTC

stratos-41mm-utc-automatic-blue

MSRP $4,663

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

White

Blue

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

9039

ETA 2892

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$4,663

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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