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Farr + Swit Solar Chrono
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Farr + Swit · Solar

Farr + Swit Solar Chrono

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Case

Diameter
40mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Type
Solar
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
fabric
Hands
baton

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Solar collection · 3 watches

Solar Chrono Vice 2.0
Solar Chrono Vice 2.042mm
solar chronograph, bicompax subdials, smooth tachy bezel ~40mm
solar chronograph, bicompax subdials, smooth tachy bezel ~40mm40mm
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02The community take

Owners talk.

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The Farr + Swit Solar Chrono is widely praised for its vibrant, 1980s-inspired aesthetic and solid build quality, including a sapphire crystal. Owners appreciate its appearance from all angles, particularly its lack of crown guards, and the excellent lume application. Some reviewers note the 42mm case may wear large for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner dislikes the chrome case. The solar quartz chronograph movement is a key feature, though one owner points out the chronograph hand's slow reset indicates it is not a mecha-quartz movement as sometimes suggested. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono to be a cool watch with a well-crafted design and good value.

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