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Farr + Swit SeaplanevsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Seaplane
Farr + SwitSeaplane
MSRP $845
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaplane42mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Seaplane38h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Seaplane100m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Seaplane$845
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$699
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