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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsLilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40's incredible lume on the map dial, especially at night, and note the comfort and durability of the NATO strap. However, the full lume dial is also described by some as difficult to use. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 highly for its striking luminous dial and comfortable strap.

Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue

The Lilienthal Berlin Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue draws mixed owner response. Strengths include satisfyingly finished hands, a clean dial, and scratch-resistant case and glass; the mesh bracelet is noted as comfortable, and owners appreciate the quartz movement and sapphire crystal as solid entry-level specs. However, the community reports significant inconsistency: sharp case edges and strap screws cause discomfort for some, one owner's SuperLuminova placement (hands only) disappointed them, and a crown detached unexpectedly on another unit. Quality control concerns recur across sources—some praise build quality and weight, while others flag machine-stamped finishing and report non-functional watches upon arrival. Customer service and shipping delays are widely flagged as problematic, though a few owners had positive experiences. Price skepticism appears, with one owner questioning whether the nearly $400 cost justifies the Ronda quartz movement and coated case.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder Diver 4040mm
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue42.5mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder Diver 40
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue40h
Water Resistance
Wayfinder Diver 40300m
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue50m
MSRP
Wayfinder Diver 40$499
Lilienthal 1 – Gold Blue$189

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
7.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lume
Lume
BGW9 Grade A, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 Grade A EF on Bezel
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$189
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