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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTissot PRX Damascus Steel

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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 PRX Damascus Steel

The Tissot PRX Damascus Steel is noted for its unique Damascus steel case and dial, which some owners find visually appealing and appreciate the intricate pattern. One owner enjoys looking at the watch's movement. The 38mm size is considered reasonable for the price, though it may be too small for some wrists. One owner experienced a scratch that detracted from the Damascus pattern, but this was resolved by the dealer. The reviewer found the Damascus steel case and dial to be "a bit over the top." Overall, owners and reviewers find the Tissot PRX Damascus Steel to be a unique watch with a polarizing aesthetic, with its value tied to its distinctive material.

From video reviewers

The unique Damascus steel dial is a significant aesthetic strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
PRX Damascus Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
PRX Damascus Steel80h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
PRX Damascus Steel100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
PRX Damascus Steel$1,175

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
37.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$1,175
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