Which is cheaper, the Farer Universal Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $1,125, against $1,875 for the Farer Universal Chronograph — a $750 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer Universal Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series wears larger at 40.2mm versus 38.5mm for the Farer Universal Chronograph — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farer Universal Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Farer Universal Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer Universal Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 63 hours on the Farer Universal Chronograph.

What movement does the Farer Universal Chronograph run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Farer Universal Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW510), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series runs a automatic (Seiko 6R5J).

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Farer Farer Universal Chronograph

MSRP $1,875

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Seiko Presage Classic Series

MSRP $1,125

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Farer Universal Chronograph38.5mm

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

Farer Universal Chronograph63h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

Farer Universal Chronograph100m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

Farer Universal Chronograph$1,875

Presage Classic Series$1,125

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

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Curved

AR Coating

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Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510

Seiko 6R5J

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

63h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,875

$1,125

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