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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTissot Ballade

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $400

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Ballade40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Ballade40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Ballade$400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
12mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
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
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$400

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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 Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its exceptional value, immaculate quality, and impressive execution, particularly highlighting its detailed dial finishing, fluted bezel, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring as significant strengths, contributing to its appeal as an accessible "nice watch." The 39mm size is favored by some for its wearability, and the Jubilee-style bracelet receives positive mentions for its solid construction, though its clasp features are noted as lacking premium elements. One owner found the watch mesmerizing, comparing its dial and bezel to tributes of other luxury watches. A specific concern raised by one owner was disappointment that their Ballade model was quartz, expressing a strong desire for an automatic version.

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