Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $499 for the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch — a $149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch or the Seiko 5KX?

The Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch uses the Seiko NH35S and the Seiko 5KX uses the 4R36.

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Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial WatchvsSeiko 5KX

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Farr + Swit Best Lume Dial Watch

MSRP $499

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MSRP $350

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Best Lume Dial Watch40mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Best Lume Dial Watch—

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Best Lume Dial Watch300m

5KX100m

MSRP

Best Lume Dial Watch$499

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

Best Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35S

4R36

Power Reserve

—

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$350

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