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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsLongines LEGEND DIVER

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
LEGEND DIVER
LonginesLEGEND DIVER
MSRP $3,850

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
LEGEND DIVER39mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
LEGEND DIVER72h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
LEGEND DIVER300m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
LEGEND DIVER$3,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9039
L888.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$3,850

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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 LEGEND DIVER

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER for its faithful retro design, often calling it one of the best vintage reissues, with the 39mm variant lauded for its perfect size and the 42mm for its versatility. The watch is consistently noted as ISO 6425 compliant and powered by the COSC-certified L888.6 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its sophisticated look, clean no-date dial, and the well-made beads-of-rice bracelet, though some owners find the polished center links or overall polished finish dressier than expected for a diver. Owners are split on the 39mm's bracelet, with one finding it too "blingy" and another praising its comfort. The 42mm version's 50mm lug-to-lug measurement is considered long by some, while others find it comfortable. One owner of the 42mm model reported a scratched hour hand after 15 years, and another noted the original leather strap's poor quality.

From video reviewers

The Longines LEGEND DIVER features a unique blend of vintage design and modern functionality, with 300 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch's historical significance and aesthetic appeal are notable strengths. The 7-link bracelet is also a notable feature, although its quality and comfort are not explicitly discussed.

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