Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Tissot Heritage 1973?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $2,575 for the Tissot Heritage 1973 — a $1,910 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Tissot Heritage 1973?

The Tissot Heritage 1973 wears larger at 43mm versus 40mm for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Tissot Heritage 1973?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Tissot Heritage 1973.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Tissot Heritage 1973?

The Tissot Heritage 1973 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Tissot Heritage 1973?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039 and the Tissot Heritage 1973 uses the Valjoux.

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTissot Heritage 1973

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

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

Tissot Heritage 1973

t1244271603101

MSRP $2,575

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Heritage 197343mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Heritage 197360h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

Heritage 1973100m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Heritage 1973$2,575

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

White

Silver

Indices

Applied

Indexes

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

9039

Valjoux

Power Reserve

42h

60h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$2,575

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

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