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Traska Summiteer CharcoalvsSwatch Sistem Meche

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What people say

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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.

Swatch Sistem Meche

Owners widely report the Swatch Sistem Meche's automatic movement is durable, with one owner using theirs roughly for four years without issue. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting gains of 1-2 seconds daily when worn, but over 12 seconds when stationary, while another reports -2 seconds/day accuracy, praising it as remarkable for the price. The watch features a 90-hour power reserve, and its transparent case back is admired. However, the Swatch Sistem Meche's sealed, non-serviceable construction is a point of concern for some, who note that Swatch typically replaces rather than services these watches, and that the plastic case can scratch easily. The automatic movement does not hack, and some users report the minute hand takes time to adjust after setting. Overall, owners rate the Swatch Sistem Meche highly for its impressive power reserve and accuracy at its price point, despite concerns about its non-serviceable design.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Sistem Meche42mm
Power Reserve
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Sistem Meche
Water Resistance
Summiteer Charcoal100m
Sistem Meche30m
MSRP
Summiteer Charcoal$700
Sistem Meche$250

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Burgundy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$250
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