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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsVario Futurist

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Purple
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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