# Raven Trekker 40 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Raven Trekker 40 is a rugged yet refined 40mm field watch drawing from military heritage with its clean dial featuring bold Arabic numerals, sword hands, and generous BGW9 Super-LumiNova for superior low-light legibility, perfectly suited for active adventurers and urban explorers valuing compact proportions and microbrand craftsmanship; it runs on the robust Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve.

## Overall Watch Rating: 6.4/10.0

**Material Metric (9.1/10.0)** - Brushed 316L stainless steel paired with dual-sided AR sapphire crystal and an exhibition caseback delivers premium tactility comparable to Tudor's Black Bay models at half the cost.

**Versatility Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Its slim profile, 100m water resistance, and NATO-friendly lugs make it equally at home on a hiking trail or office desk, much like the Hamilton Khaki Field.

**Dials & Design Metric (8.4/10.0)** - The matte black dial with precise printing, excellent lume, and balanced asymmetry offers timeless field watch appeal on par with classic Seiko SARBs.

**Movement Metric (6.8/10.0)** - The Sellita SW200-1 provides reliable ETA-clone performance with hacking and hand-winding, matching the accuracy of mid-tier automatics like those in Christopher Ward pieces.

**Brand Metric (6.5/10.0)** - Raven stands as a strong enthusiast microbrand with consistent quality and low production akin to Sinn or Zodiac in the high-premium segment.

**Functions Metric (6.2/10.0)** - Core timekeeping plus a practical date window at 3 o'clock delivers everyday utility similar to entry-level Omega seams.

**Rarity Metric (4.5/10.0)** - Limited microbrand runs boost exclusivity over mass-produced fields, though secondary market availability tempers it versus true one-offs.

**Complications Metric (3.9/10.0)** - The simple date adds minor utility but lacks the depth of chronographs found in more ambitious tool watches like the Marathon GSAR.

**History & Innovation Metric (3.5/10.0)** - As a newer microbrand offering refined takes on field designs, it trails pioneers like Panerai in heritage but shines in accessible execution.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 8.7

## WM Collector Grade: A

## Performance Insights: Excels in material quality, design execution, and real-world versatility while history and complications remain appropriately modest for its field watch focus, delivering outsized value against its $899 MSRP.

## TPS Interpretation: Excellent Value: The watch punches well above its price with superior build and usability that outstrips typical expectations.

## Watch Data
[https://ravenwatches.com/cdn/shop/files/Trekker40_Black_1_1800x1800.jpg?v=1722870587] - [main image]; [https://ravenwatches.com/cdn/shop/files/Trekker40_Black_5_1800x1800.jpg?v=1722870587] - [back image]; [https://ravenwatches.com/cdn/shop/files/Trekker40_Black_lume.jpg?v=1722870587] - [lume image]; [Trekker 40] - [Raven Trekker 40]; [Raven] - [Raven]; [Trekker 40] - [Trekker 40]; [Canada] - [Canada]; [https://ravenwatches.com/products/trekker-40-black] - [https://ravenwatches.com/products/trekker-40-black]; [https://www.ablogtowatch.com/raven-trekker-40mm-field-watch-review/] - [https://www.ablogtowatch.com/raven-trekker-40mm-field-watch-review/]; [Mechanical - Automatic] - [Mechanical - Automatic]; [Sellita SW200-1] - [Sellita SW200-1]; [0] - [0]; [Compact 40mm field watch with military-inspired dial, bold Arabic numerals, sword hands with BGW9 lume, date window, and exhibition caseback for modern tool watch appeal.] - [Compact 40mm field watch with military-inspired dial, bold Arabic numerals, sword hands with BGW9 lume, date window, and exhibition caseback for modern tool watch appeal.]; [40] - [40]; [47.8] - [47.8]; [11.6] - [11.6]; [20] - [20]; [100] - [100]; [38] - [38]; [28800] - [28800]; [BGW9 Super-LumiNova] - [BGW9 Super-LumiNova]; [26] - [26]; [316L Stainless Steel] - [316L Stainless Steel]; [Sapphire (dual-sided AR)] - [Sapphire (dual-sided AR)]; [Fixed brushed] - [Fixed brushed]; [Sapphire exhibition screwdown] - [Sapphire exhibition screwdown]; [Unsigned screwdown] - [Unsigned screwdown]; [Horween Chromexcel leather] - [Horween Chromexcel leather]; [Round] - [Round]; [Matte black Arabic numerals] - [Matte black Arabic numerals]; [Yes] - [Yes]; [Yes] - [Yes]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [Yes] - [Yes]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [Yes] - [Yes]; [Yes] - [Yes]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [Yes] - [Yes]; [Yes] - [Yes]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [Yes] - [Yes]; [Yes] - [Yes]; [No] - [No]; [No] - [No]; [8.7] - [8.7]; [A] - [A]; [1850] - [1850];

**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**