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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsTimefactors PRS-57

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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 PRS-57

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its 40mm sizing and sapphire crystal. The lume is described as decent when fully charged, glowing dimly for at least twenty minutes. Some owners find the watch's minute hand less striking than its nickname suggests and feel it resembles a vintage Rolex homage without direct copying. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its comfortable 40mm wearability and sapphire crystal at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
PRS-5740mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
PRS-5762h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
PRS-57100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
PRS-57$1,268

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
0mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
SuperLuminova X1-C3

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW510
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
62h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$1,268
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