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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsAevig Thule GMT

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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.

Aevig Thule GMT

Owners widely praise the Aevig Thule GMT for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and the accurate NH34 movement running at 1-2 seconds fast per day. The watch also features fantastic AR coating, a quick-release bracelet, and excellent customer service. Some wish for sharper case angles and polished details to enhance its dressier appeal, and macro photos suggest potential irregularities on the hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule GMT highly for its vintage charm and practical features at an affordable price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Thule GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Thule GMT70h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Thule GMT100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Thule GMT$755

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
0mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Superluminova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$755
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