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Farr + Swit SeaplanevsSpinnaker Piccard

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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.

Spinnaker Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design that redefines dive watch aesthetics. However, some owners view the Spinnaker Piccard as a specialty novelty watch, describing it as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Piccard to be a unique dive watch with a distinctive design, though its substantial size and crystal may not suit all wearers.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaplane42mm
Piccard45mm
Power Reserve
Seaplane38h
Piccard
Water Resistance
Seaplane100m
Piccard550m
MSRP
Seaplane$845
Piccard$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.5mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
550m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
Lemon Yellow
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$550
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