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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsOrient Diver Watch

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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.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its value, with many considering it the best-looking dive watch under $300, especially noting striking dial colors like red and matte-black gilt. Reviewers highlight its solid build quality, comfortable bracelets, and applied indices with crisp lume. The in-house automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding is a consistent point of praise, offering a 40-hour power reserve. However, some reviewers note a noticeable amount of play in the bezel, a trait common to affordable Orient divers, and one owner found the transparent bezel scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional dial finishing and lume at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder Diver 4040mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder Diver 40
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Wayfinder Diver 40300m
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Wayfinder Diver 40$499
Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Lume
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9 Grade A, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 Grade A EF on Bezel
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$285
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