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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTimefactors PRS-29A

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PRS-29A
TimefactorsPRS-29A
MSRP $544
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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 PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
PRS-29A36mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
PRS-29A
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
PRS-29A100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
PRS-29A$544

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
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
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 2801-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$544
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