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Farr + Swit Solar ChronovsSpinnaker Dumas GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Solar Chrono
Farr + SwitSolar Chrono
MSRP $550
Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farr + Swit Solar Chrono

The Farr + Swit Solar Chrono is widely praised for its vibrant, 1980s-inspired aesthetic and solid build quality, including a sapphire crystal. Owners appreciate its appearance from all angles, particularly its lack of crown guards, and the excellent lume application. Some reviewers note the 42mm case may wear large for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner dislikes the chrome case. The solar quartz chronograph movement is a key feature, though one owner points out the chronograph hand's slow reset indicates it is not a mecha-quartz movement as sometimes suggested. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono to be a cool watch with a well-crafted design and good value.

Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Chrono40mm
Dumas GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Solar Chrono
Dumas GMT40h
Water Resistance
Solar Chrono
Dumas GMT300m
MSRP
Solar Chrono$550
Dumas GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$399
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