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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsZelos Comet 39

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Tantalum LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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