Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Seiko Monster?

At MSRP the Seiko Monster is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $729 for the Farr + Swit Vice — a $179 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Seiko Monster?

The Seiko Monster wears larger at 42.4mm versus 40mm for the Farr + Swit Vice — a 2.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Seiko Monster?

The Farr + Swit Vice is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Monster.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Seiko Monster?

The Farr + Swit Vice carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Monster.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Vice run compared to the Seiko Monster?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farr + Swit Vice uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Monster uses the 4R36.

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Farr + Swit Vice

MSRP $729

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MSRP $550

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vice40mm

Monster42.4mm

Power Reserve

Vice42h

Monster41h

Water Resistance

Vice300m

Monster200m

MSRP

Vice$729

Monster$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

C3 Green Grade X EF, C9 Teal Grade X

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

4R36

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$729

$550

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