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Farr + Swit WayfindervsPagani Design PD-YS005

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What people say

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Wayfinder for its vibrant, bold blue dial and excellent nighttime lume. The smooth sweeping seconds hand is also a noted positive, with one owner highlighting it as an amazing example of Chicago style watchmaking. The NATO strap is considered durable and comfortable by some, though others find the full lume dial difficult to read. The Farr + Swit Wayfinder is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Wayfinder highly for its eye-catching dial and lume at its price point.

Pagani Design PD-YS005

Pagani Design PD-YS005 owners widely praise its thin, comfortable case and attractive appearance, with many considering it a stunning homage. Reviewers note the Seiko NH-35A automatic movement, 200m water resistance, solid link bracelet with milled clasp, and domed sapphire crystal. However, lume is frequently described as poor or inconsistent, with one owner finding the fauxtina too orange and another reporting sharp bezel edges prone to accidental rotation. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS005 highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at the price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder42mm
PD-YS00541mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder41h
PD-YS00542h
Water Resistance
Wayfinder100m
PD-YS005200m
MSRP
Wayfinder$469
PD-YS005$171

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
41h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$171
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