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Sheffield 1A 38vsTraska Summiteer Charcoal

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What people say

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Sheffield 1A 38

Sheffield 1A 38 owners praise its superb quality, sturdiness, and amazing price, with some feeling it is more substantial than a Seiko 5. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Shipping fees are considered too expensive. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 highly for its quality and value at the affordable price point.

Traska Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1A 3838mm
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
1A 38
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
1A 38200m
Summiteer Charcoal100m
MSRP
1A 38$238
Summiteer Charcoal$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Burgundy
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$238
$700
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