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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsSinn U1 S L

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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.

Sinn U1 S L

The Sinn U1 S L is widely praised for its intense, full-lume dial, a feature described as new technology that glows brightly, and its unique black and white "arctic tactical" aesthetic. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the Tegimented German submarine steel case for its exceptional scratch resistance and matte, non-reflective finish, with one owner reporting no scratches on the case after 17 years. The watch is also noted for its legibility and robust build, offering 1000m water resistance. However, some owners find the 44mm size and 14.7mm thickness wear large, and one reviewer noted the 4 o'clock crown positions lacked distinct clicks, leading to difficult date changes. Accuracy figures for the ETA 2824-2 movement vary, with one owner seeing +1/+2 s/day and another about -6 s/day. The Tegimented bracelet is reported to scratch more easily than the case by some, while others found it held up well.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
U1 S L44mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
U1 S L38h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
U1 S L1,000m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
U1 S L$3,532

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
0mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
black
Water Resistance
150m
1000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Luminescent

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
24
26
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$3,532
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