Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the DOXA SUB 300T?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $2,190 for the DOXA SUB 300T — a $1,525 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the DOXA SUB 300T?

The DOXA SUB 300T wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the DOXA SUB 300T?

The DOXA SUB 300T is rated to 1200m versus 150m for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the DOXA SUB 300T?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the DOXA SUB 300T.

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsDOXA SUB 300T

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

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

DOXA SUB 300T

sub-300t-aquamarine

MSRP $2,190

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

SUB 300T42.5mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

SUB 300T40h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

SUB 300T1,200m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

SUB 300T$2,190

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

42.5mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed + Polished

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

150m

1200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

White

Aquamarine

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

9039

—

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$2,190

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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.

DOXA SUB 300T

Owners widely praise the DOXA SUB 300T's functional and distinctive design, with reviewers highlighting its historical visibility and robust build. Legibility is consistently noted as excellent, with reviewers appreciating the functional no-decompression bezel and distinct hand shapes. The watch's accuracy is reported as good, with one owner seeing a 3-4 second daily gain, though the 38-hour power reserve is considered underwhelming by some at its price point. Criticisms include a stamped clasp that feels out of place and a bezel that may have lateral movement. The 42.5mm case is described as substantial and heavy, appearing larger due to extra width and making it unsuitable for dress shirts, a trade-off for its 1200-meter water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300T highly for its unique design and robust dive watch capabilities.

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