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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
HYDROCONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
HYDROCONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
HYDROCONQUEST300m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
53.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9039
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$2,000

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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.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Hydroconquest for its attractive sunburst blue dial and accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting a loss of only 2 seconds per day. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having pinch-prone links, and the screw-down crown is noted as inconvenient and difficult to operate by multiple owners. Some owners also flag the bezel action as ratchety with back play, and one owner found the lugs sharp and the overall design uncomfortable, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners appreciate the Longines Hydroconquest's aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant reservations about its bracelet and crown usability.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is praised for its smooth and precise rotation. Lume brightness is a shared weakness, found to be somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition compared to alternatives.

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