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Farr + Swit SeaplanevsSignum Cuda

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Seaplane
Farr + SwitSeaplane
MSRP $845
Cuda
SignumCuda
MSRP $499
What people say

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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.

Signum Cuda

Owners widely praise the Signum Cuda's distinctive dials, with the Lapis Lazuli and thermally blued meteorite noted for their unique play of light. The lume on the bezel and markers is also a highlight, described as fantastic and "god tier" by some. However, multiple owners criticize the lume on the hands for significantly underperforming compared to other watches, rendering them unreadable in low light. One owner reported condensation inside the watch after light use, questioning build quality, while another stated their Cuda has been fine in water. On balance, owners appreciate the unique dial options and strong bezel/marker lume on the Signum Cuda, despite consistent criticism regarding the hand lume.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaplane42mm
Cuda42.5mm
Power Reserve
Seaplane38h
Cuda
Water Resistance
Seaplane100m
Cuda200m
MSRP
Seaplane$845
Cuda$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
Lume
BGW9
SuperLuminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$499
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