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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsZelos Mako 4

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Mako 4
ZelosMako 4
MSRP $529

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Mako 440mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Mako 440h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Mako 4300m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$529

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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 Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.

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