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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
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 Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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