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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$935

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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 G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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