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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition for its attractive vintage-inspired aesthetics, functional solar dials, and wearable proportions, with some noting the chronograph pushers are a joy to operate. The domed sapphire crystal is a recurring positive, as is the overall value proposition at its price point, with specific models highlighted for their neo-vintage Daytona flair and Pogue-inspired colorways. However, several sources point to a limited bracelet clasp with only two micro-adjustments and a small, hard-to-read date window as drawbacks. Some owners also note internal reflections on the domed sapphire crystal and occasional slight misalignment of the chronograph seconds hand at zero. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its compelling retro design and modern solar functionality at an accessible price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaplane42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition39mm
Power Reserve
Seaplane38h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Water Resistance
Seaplane100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Seaplane$845
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
Lume
BGW9
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko V192
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$700
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