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Farr + Swit The WayfindervsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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The Wayfinder
Farr + SwitThe Wayfinder
MSRP $399
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335
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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Wayfinder42mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
The Wayfinder—
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
The Wayfinder100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
The Wayfinder$399
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.9mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lume
Black
Lume
C3 Blue Grade X EF, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 on Bezel
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VH31
6N52
Power Reserve
—
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$335
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