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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTimefactors Commando PRS-47

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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.

Timefactors Commando PRS-47

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commando PRS-47 for its faithful vintage design, particularly the tropical dial and hi-dome acrylic or sapphire crystal which enhances its visual appeal. The 36mm case size is frequently highlighted as a positive, offering a comfortable and historically accurate fit, complemented by 20mm lug spacing. Some owners note the Miyota 9039 movement's accuracy, with one reporting +1 second per day. Criticisms include the stock bracelet clasp being flimsy or a "solid MEH," and one owner found the 36mm size too small. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors Commando PRS-47 highly for its vintage aesthetic and wearability at the price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Commando PRS-4736mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Commando PRS-47
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Commando PRS-47100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Commando PRS-47$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.5mm
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
Tropical
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
SuperLuminova X1-C3

Movement

3 specs
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$463
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