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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 Everest PRS-25

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Everest PRS-25 for its attractive design, comfortable 36mm wearability, and excellent finishing for the price, with many considering it a top-tier homage to the Rolex Explorer 1016. Accuracy figures vary, with reports ranging from +1 second per day to +10 seconds per day. Some owners note a "milky ring" on the crystal, and one reported a crystal falling out. The riveted bracelet, while growing on some wearers, is described by others as uninspired and heavy, with a clasp that can pop open. The buying experience is frequently described as challenging due to rapid sell-outs and difficult customer service. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Everest PRS-25 highly for its exceptional value and faithful homage design, despite some noted quirks with the bracelet and purchasing process.

From video reviewers

The Miyota 9039 movement demonstrated impressive accuracy. Reviewers noted the comfortable 36mm case size and vintage aesthetic. One reviewer experienced quality issues after a year of ownership.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Everest PRS-2536mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Everest PRS-25
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Everest PRS-25100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Everest PRS-25$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
0mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
SuperLuminova Light Old Radium

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$463
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