Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Tissot PR 100?

At MSRP the Tissot PR 100 is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $665 for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a $315 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Tissot PR 100?

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Tissot PR 100?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Tissot PR 100.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Tissot PR 100?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal runs a automatic caliber (9039), while the Tissot PR 100 runs a quartz (11 1/2''').

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTissot PR 100

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 PR 100

t1504101104100

MSRP $350

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

PR 10040mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

PR 10040h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

PR 100100m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

PR 100$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

White

Blue

Indices

Applied

Indexes

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

9039

11 1/2'''

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$350

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 PR 100

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR 100 for its exceptional value, with many noting its sapphire crystal, robust build, and attractive design. The Powermatic 80 variants are particularly lauded for their 80-hour power reserve and accuracy, with some reporting deviations as low as +/- 1-2 seconds per day. Owners appreciate the clean dials and practical clasps, finding the 39mm and 40mm sizes versatile. However, some owners report the crystal easily picks up fingerprints, and the stainless steel case and bracelet can show scratches or wear over time, with one instance of a bracelet falling apart after five years. Some also note that only the hands have lume, and the seconds hand may not perfectly align with markers on certain quartz models. Overall, owners rate the Tissot PR 100 highly for its impressive value and solid construction, making it a well-regarded entry-level Swiss timepiece.

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