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Farr + Swit Solar ChronovsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Solar Chrono
Farr + SwitSolar Chrono
MSRP $550
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Chrono40mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Solar Chrono—
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Solar Chrono—
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Solar Chrono$550
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
—
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
—
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
—
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko
Miyota 9015
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
—
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$699
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