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Farr + Swit WayfindervsSeiko 62MAS

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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.

Seiko 62MAS

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and build quality. Owners widely report the movement averages within +/- 10 seconds per day, though some note accuracy issues. The 40mm case size is considered by some to wear larger than expected, and the price point is a subject of debate, with some finding it too high and others fair. The watch features a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement, a 300-meter depth rating, and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and solid build quality, despite some reservations about its price and perceived size.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder42mm
62MAS40.5mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder41h
62MAS70h
Water Resistance
Wayfinder100m
62MAS200m
MSRP
Wayfinder$469
62MAS$1,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
47.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Superluminova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$469
$1,200
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