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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTAG Heuer Connected

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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.

TAG Heuer Connected

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Connected for its attractive design and premium look and feel, with some appreciating its lightweight titanium construction and traditional watch aesthetics. However, many owners and reviewers flag significant functional shortcomings, including laggy and glitchy software, unreliable heart rate and GPS tracking, and poor battery life that requires nightly charging. Some feel the TAG Heuer Connected underperforms compared to less expensive alternatives and lacks seamless integration and long-term support. On balance, owners and reviewers find the TAG Heuer Connected appealing for its style over advanced functionality, but its value proposition is frequently questioned due to software issues and performance limitations.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Connected45mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Connected
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Connected50m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Connected$1,750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
14.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Calibre E5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$1,750
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