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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
White
Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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