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Traska Seafarer CharcoalvsZelos Vitesse

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Seafarer Charcoal150m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Seafarer Charcoal$665
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9039
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$665
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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