Which is cheaper, the Farer Barnwell or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is the cheaper of the two at $765, against $1,350 for the Farer Barnwell — a $585 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer Barnwell or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Farer Barnwell — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farer Barnwell or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Farer Barnwell.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer Barnwell or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Farer Barnwell carries a 56-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series.

What movement does the Farer Barnwell run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farer Barnwell uses the Sellita SW300-1 and the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series uses the 4R36.

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Farer BarnwellvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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Farer Barnwell

barnwell

MSRP $1,350

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

srpk43

MSRP $765

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Barnwell40mm

Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm

Power Reserve

Barnwell56h

Prospex Sea The Black Series41h

Water Resistance

Barnwell100m

Prospex Sea The Black Series200m

MSRP

Barnwell$1,350

Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Brown

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW300-1

4R36

Power Reserve

56h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,350

$765

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