Which is cheaper, the Sinn 717 or the Farr + Swit Wayfinder?

At MSRP the Farr + Swit Wayfinder is the cheaper of the two at $469, against $5,389 for the Sinn 717 — a $4,920 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 717 or the Farr + Swit Wayfinder?

The Sinn 717 wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Farr + Swit Wayfinder — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 717 or the Farr + Swit Wayfinder?

The Sinn 717 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Farr + Swit Wayfinder.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 717 or the Farr + Swit Wayfinder?

The Farr + Swit Wayfinder carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Sinn 717.

What movement does the Sinn 717 run compared to the Farr + Swit Wayfinder?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 717 uses the SINN Movement SZ01 and the Farr + Swit Wayfinder uses the Seiko NH35A.

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Sinn 717

717

MSRP $5,389

Farr + Swit Wayfinder

MSRP $469

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

71745mm

Wayfinder42mm

Power Reserve

71738h

Wayfinder41h

Water Resistance

717200m

Wayfinder100m

MSRP

717$5,389

Wayfinder$469

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminescent

Superluminova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SINN Movement SZ01

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph, Date, Pilot's Bezel

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,389

$469

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