Which is cheaper, the Farer Universal Chronograph or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $1,875 for the Farer Universal Chronograph — a $880 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer Universal Chronograph or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38.5mm for the Farer Universal Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farer Universal Chronograph or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Farer Universal Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer Universal Chronograph or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical 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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Farer Universal Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW510), while the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical runs a automatic (6R55).

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Farer Farer Universal Chronograph

MSRP $1,875

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MSRP $995

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Farer Universal Chronograph38.5mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm

Power Reserve

Farer Universal Chronograph63h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h

Water Resistance

Farer Universal Chronograph100m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m

MSRP

Farer Universal Chronograph$1,875

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW510

6R55

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

63h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,875

$995

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