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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder Diver 4040mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder Diver 40
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Wayfinder Diver 40300m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Wayfinder Diver 40$499
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
Lume
BGW9 Grade A, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 Grade A EF on Bezel
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Seiko 6R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$725
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