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Farr + Swit SeaplanevsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

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Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and comfortable red rubber strap. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the textured dial, legible hands with red accents, and the ETA 2824-2 movement as strong points for the price. Some owners note a dislike for the deployment clasp on one of the included straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its blend of classic dive and aviator design elements and impressive lume at its price point.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model

The 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition is praised for its vibrant blue translucent dial with a glowing day disc and its luminous orange stripe on the NATO strap. Reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports SKX Sports Style watches, including this model, exemplary gateway watches offering significant value and quality for their price, with the BAMFORD edition noted at a reasonable $460 for a limited run of 2,025 pieces. A trade-off mentioned is compromised water resistance due to the lack of a screw-down crown. On balance, reviewers find the 38mm Seiko 5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition a great release, particularly for its striking aesthetics and value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaplane42mm
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model42.5mm
Power Reserve
Seaplane38h
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model41h
Water Resistance
Seaplane100m
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model100m
MSRP
Seaplane$845
5 Sports SKX series BAMFORD Limited Edition, Seiko Boutique exclusive model$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
Lume
BGW9
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
4R36
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$460
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