Which is cheaper, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK?

At MSRP the Traska Seafarer Charcoal is the cheaper of the two at $665, against $5,550 for the Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK — a $4,885 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Traska Seafarer Charcoal or the Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK?

The Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK carries a 44-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Traska Seafarer Charcoal.

What movement does the Traska Seafarer Charcoal run compared to the Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK?

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal runs a automatic caliber (9039), while the Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK runs a manual (L792.4).

Side by side

Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsLongines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

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 SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

L3.721.4.53.6

MSRP $5,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer Charcoal40mm

SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK39.5mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer Charcoal42h

SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK44h

Water Resistance

Seafarer Charcoal150m

SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK100m

MSRP

Seafarer Charcoal$665

SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK$5,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

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

L792.4

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

44h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

Chronograph

Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$665

$5,550

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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 SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

The Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback is widely praised for its refined 39.5mm case size, improved wearability, and clean dial design, incorporating enthusiast feedback by removing the five stars and date. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional finishing, well-acting ceramic bezel, and the value it offers. The manual-winding L792.4 column-wheel chronograph movement is COSC-certified and offers a power reserve of approximately 68 to 72 hours. Some owners expressed disappointment with the removal of the five stars from the dial, and one reviewer noted that some numerals are partially cut off by the subdials. The watch is priced around $5,350 to $5,550 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback highly for its improved dimensions, finishing, and value proposition.

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