Farr + Swit SeaplanevsOrient Diver Watch

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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

Orient Diver Watch at true scale

Diver Watch

Diameter

42mm

41.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.5mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

40h

highest

MSRP

$845

$285

lowest

Movement

ETA 2824-2

Orient F6922

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
Blue
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$285
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its striking dial colors, particularly the red variant, and its overall attractive design for the price point. Reviewers note its solid build quality, comfortable bracelet that is considered superior to other Orient lines, and applied indices with excellent lume. The watch features an automatic Orient F6922 movement and 200m water resistance within a 41.5mm case. Some owners report play in the bezel, a characteristic trait of affordable Orient divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and appealing design for under $300.

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