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

At MSRP the Farer Universal Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,875, against $3,000 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER — a $1,125 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER wears larger at 42.5mm versus 38.5mm for the Farer Universal Chronograph — a 4mm difference across the dial.

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

The Farer Universal Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER.

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

The Farer Universal Chronograph carries a 63-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER.

What movement does the Farer Universal Chronograph run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

The Farer Universal Chronograph runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW510), while the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER runs a automatic (Seiko 8R46).

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The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Farer Farer Universal Chronograph

MSRP $1,875

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MSRP $3,000

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Farer Universal Chronograph38.5mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm

Power Reserve

Farer Universal Chronograph63h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h

Water Resistance

Farer Universal Chronograph100m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m

MSRP

Farer Universal Chronograph$1,875

Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

4 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

Seiko 8R46

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

63h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,875

$3,000

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