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Farr + Swit · Seaplane

Farr + Swit Seaplane

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$845In stock

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

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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03The community take

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Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and legible design, highlighting its split-finish dial and comfortable red rubber strap. The ETA 2824-2 movement is noted as a strong point for its price, and the watch is appreciated for its immediate availability. One owner dislikes the deployment clasp on one of the included rubber straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price point.

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