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Farr + Swit SeaplanevsWolbrook Outrider Automatic

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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.

Wolbrook Outrider Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Automatic for its appealing design, citing the legible dials in blue or French Army Green, date at 6 o'clock, and classic field watch aesthetic with well-executed brushed and polished finishes. The 39.5mm case is noted as comfortable and reliable for daily wear, with a versatile 20mm lug width facilitating strap changes, and the beads of rice bracelet is specifically called out as fantastic. The Miyota 8315 movement is described as accurate, with hacking and hand winding, and offers a 60-hour power reserve; however, some owners suggest a Sellita SW200 would be more appropriate for the price point of $790 AUD, given the use of a Miyota 82 series movement. Accuracy figures reported range from -10 seconds/day to within ±15 seconds per day.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaplane42mm
Outrider Automatic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Seaplane38h
Outrider Automatic
Water Resistance
Seaplane100m
Outrider Automatic150m
MSRP
Seaplane$845
Outrider Automatic$442

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$442
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