Farer AquamaticvsSeiko 62MAS

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Aquamatic at true scale

Aquamatic

Seiko 62MAS at true scale

62MAS

Diameter

38.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

47.6mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

70h

highest

MSRP

$875

lowest

$1,200

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.6mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$1,200
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer Aquamatic

The Farer AQUAMATIC is widely praised for its vibrant color options, clean design, and excellent value, often including multiple strap options. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 38.5mm case size and the value proposition at its price point. Some enthusiasts appreciate the unique color palettes and design language, while a segment of the community finds certain models less polished and original than other Farer offerings, with some criticizing the case design as uninspired and color schemes as potentially not aging well. One reviewer noted okay bezel grip with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner stating the Sellita SW220-1 movement keeps great time, while another reported their watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun, colorful design and comfortable wearability at a compelling price.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

Seiko 62MAS

Owners widely praise the Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.

From video reviewers

The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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