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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTimefactors Commander 71

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$530
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