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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsSheffield 1A

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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.

Sheffield 1A

Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A for its superb quality, sturdiness, and value, with many finding its blue dial appealing and its construction more substantial than comparable models. One owner noted expensive shipping fees as a drawback, and another suggested the bezel action could be crisper. Overall, owners consider the Sheffield 1A a no-brainer for its affordability and quality.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder Diver 4040mm
1A40mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder Diver 40
1A
Water Resistance
Wayfinder Diver 40300m
1A200m
MSRP
Wayfinder Diver 40$499
1A$223

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lume
White/Blue
Lume
BGW9 Grade A, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 Grade A EF on Bezel
Swiss blue lume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$223
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