Farr + Swit SeaplanevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farr + Swit Seaplane at true scale

Seaplane

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

42mm

43.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.5mm

48.7mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$845

$625

lowest

Movement

ETA 2824-2

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
48.7mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
n/a
Lume
BGW9
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$625
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Reviews

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Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and legible design, highlighting its split-finish dial and comfortable red rubber strap. The ETA 2824-2 movement is noted as a strong point for its price, and the watch is appreciated for its immediate availability. One owner dislikes the deployment clasp on one of the included rubber straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value as a sport watch, with owners highlighting its comfortable wearability and generous lume. Reviewers note its solid build quality and attractive design, with some specifically mentioning the matte black dial as a strong point. One owner reports accuracy around +1 to +2 seconds per day. The 43.8mm case size is considered substantial by some, and one owner found the watch heavy and thick, regretting not choosing a different variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its blend of classic design and modern utility at an accessible price point.

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