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Farr + Swit · Seaplane

Farr + Swit Seaplane

Diver

$845In stock
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-lug
50.5mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Gradient Gray to Black
Lume
BGW9

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
38h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

ETA

The dominant mid-tier Swiss automatic workhorse, in production since 1982 and used by hundreds of brands. It runs at 28,800 vph with roughly 38–42 hours of power reserve, hacks, and hand-winds; the Sellita SW200-1 is its pin-compatible alternative.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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3 colorways

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02The community take

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Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and comfortable red rubber strap. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the textured dial, legible hands with red accents, and the ETA 2824-2 movement as strong points for the price. Some owners note a dislike for the deployment clasp on one of the included straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its blend of classic dive and aviator design elements and impressive lume at its price point.

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