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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsLongines SPIRIT

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
SPIRIT
LonginesSPIRIT
MSRP $2,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
SPIRIT40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
SPIRIT72h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
SPIRIT100m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
SPIRIT$2,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Both sides
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9039
L888.4
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 and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$2,550

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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 SPIRIT

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT 37mm for its excellent value, refined finishing, and vintage-inspired design, with many highlighting its applied Arabic numerals and appealing dials. The smooth winding action and technical capabilities like the 72-hour power reserve and silicon hairspring are also noted strengths. However, some owners find the bracelet to be "tinny" and light, and the lack of tool-less micro-adjustments on the bracelet is a recurring point of dissatisfaction. The date window at 3 o'clock is polarizing, with some disliking its placement and color, and the lugs are perceived by some as long for the case size. One owner expressed concern about the serviceability of the exclusive L888.4 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines SPIRIT a highly competent and well-executed watch for its price, with its design and finishing being the primary draws.

From video reviewers

The watch features a COSC-certified automatic movement. Reviewers noted the excellent finishing on the case and applied numerals. The lume brightness was cited as a weakness.

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