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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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