Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Vaer Tactical Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Tactical Field is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $665 for the Traska Seafarer Charcoal — a $466 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Vaer Tactical Field — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Vaer Tactical Field.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Tactical Field.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Vaer Tactical Field?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal runs a automatic caliber (9039), while the Vaer Tactical Field runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVaer Tactical Field

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

Vaer Tactical Field

vaer-tactical-field

MSRP $199

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

Tactical Field36mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

Tactical Field40h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

Tactical Field100m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

White

36mm

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

9039

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$199

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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

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 Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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