Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Seaplane or the Sheffield 1A?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $845 for the Farr + Swit Seaplane — a $622 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Seaplane or the Sheffield 1A?

The Farr + Swit Seaplane wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Seaplane or the Sheffield 1A?

The Sheffield 1A is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Farr + Swit Seaplane.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Seaplane run compared to the Sheffield 1A?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farr + Swit Seaplane uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Sheffield 1A uses the Seiko NH35A.

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Farr + Swit Seaplane

MSRP $845

Sheffield 1A

diver-1a-40mm-white

MSRP $223

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seaplane42mm

1A40mm

Power Reserve

Seaplane38h

1A—

Water Resistance

Seaplane100m

1A200m

MSRP

Seaplane$845

1A$223

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Gradient Gray to Black

White/Blue

Lume

BGW9

Swiss blue lume

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

38h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$845

$223

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