Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $2,700 for the Seiko Astron — a $2,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono or the Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron wears larger at 43.3mm versus 40mm for the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono — a 3.3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono run compared to the Seiko Astron?

The Farr + Swit Solar Chrono runs a solar caliber (Seiko), while the Seiko Astron runs a quartz (5X83).

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Farr + Swit Solar Chrono

MSRP $550

Seiko Astron

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MSRP $2,700

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Solar Chrono40mm

Astron43.3mm

Power Reserve

Solar Chrono—

Astron40h

Water Resistance

Solar Chrono—

Astron100m

MSRP

Solar Chrono$550

Astron$2,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko

5X83

Type

Solar

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$2,700

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