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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTissot PR516

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $825

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
PR516100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$825

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What people say

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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 PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

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