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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Ronda 505.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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