Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $3,950 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $3,285 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 29mm for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 30m for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Traska Seafarer Charcoal uses the 9039 and the Longines MASTER COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

SEA-BLK-V3

MSRP $665

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.257.5.37.7

MSRP $3,950

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

MASTER COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

MASTER COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

MASTER COLLECTION$3,950

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

White

Steel

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova BGW9

None

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

9039

L592.5

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

42h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$3,950

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 MASTER COLLECTION

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION is widely praised for its excellent finishing and value, with owners highlighting its classic design and dressy profile. Reviewers note the beautiful dial execution, featuring engraved Breguet numerals and snailed subdials on some variants, and the smooth winding feel of the automatic movements. The Master Collection Chronograph is specifically lauded for its column wheel chronograph and moon phase complication at its price point. However, some owners find the bracelet difficult to adjust due to a lack of micro-adjustments, and one reviewer criticized the case finishing and pushers on the chronograph as homogenous and cheap-feeling. The Master Collection Annual Calendar's 30m water resistance is considered light by one source. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION highly for its classical styling and exceptional value, particularly for its complications and finishing at the price.

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