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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsSeiko 5KX

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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 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder Diver 4040mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder Diver 40
5KX41h
Water Resistance
Wayfinder Diver 40300m
5KX100m
MSRP
Wayfinder Diver 40$499
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
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 4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$350
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