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Traska Summiteer CharcoalvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Design Navy Solar
Water Resistance
Summiteer Charcoal100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Summiteer Charcoal$700
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
0mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$299
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