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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder Diver 4040mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder Diver 40
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Wayfinder Diver 40300m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Wayfinder Diver 40$499
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Lume
Black
Lume
BGW9 Grade A, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 Grade A EF on Bezel
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
V115
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$375
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