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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsHELM Vanuatu

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9039
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Complications
Chronograph
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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