Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT
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Measurements
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Wayfinder Diver 40
Seastar 1000 GMT
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
11.5mm
lowest
11.8mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$499
lowest
$575
Movement
Seiko VH31
11.5'
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
3 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 GMT for its sapphire crystal, improved finishing, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A potential drawback noted by the community is that Swiss quartz movements, unlike some Japanese counterparts, may exhibit second hands that do not precisely align with dial markers. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its build quality and useful GMT function at its price point.
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