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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$679

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What people say

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Traska Seafarer Charcoal

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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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