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Farr + Swit The WayfindervsPraesidus Desert Field

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The Wayfinder
Farr + SwitThe Wayfinder
MSRP $399
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Wayfinder42mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
The Wayfinder—
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
The Wayfinder100m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
The Wayfinder$399
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Field
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
12.5mm
—
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
—
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lume
Red
Lume
C3 Blue Grade X EF, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 on Bezel
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VH31
Ronda 515
Power Reserve
—
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$195
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