Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsTissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph
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Measurements
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Wayfinder Diver 40
Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
11.5mm
lowest
12.9mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$499
lowest
$650
Movement
Seiko VH31
Quartz
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40's incredible lume on the map dial, especially at night, and note the durability of the NATO strap. However, the full lume dial is also described by some as difficult to use. On balance, owners rate the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 highly for its striking lume and comfortable, durable strap.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph for its excellent finishing and solid build at its price point, with many highlighting its value as a summer watch. However, some find the dial busy and the hands/indices ill-proportioned, while others criticize the bracelet clasp as flimsy and the bezel lume dot changing color. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting +25 sec/day before regulation and another reporting it as accurate for a quartz movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chronograph highly for its impressive value and build quality.
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