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What people say

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Traska Seafarer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Seafarer Charcoal for its attractive retro design, comfortable bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment, and exceptional value, noting its durable construction and scratch-resistant steel treatment. Some owners report issues with crooked indices or rotor problems, and one found the 150m water resistance low for its style. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Seafarer Charcoal highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Chrono L
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$475
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