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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder Diver 4040mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder Diver 40
Essentials Chronograph
Water Resistance
Wayfinder Diver 40300m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Wayfinder Diver 40$499
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
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
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Seiko 8T63
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$265
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