Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 or the Seiko Astron?

At MSRP the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $2,200 for the Seiko Astron — a $1,701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 or the Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron wears larger at 41.2mm versus 40mm for the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 or the Seiko Astron?

The Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Astron.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 run compared to the Seiko Astron?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 uses the VH31 and the Seiko Astron uses the 3X62.

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsSeiko Astron

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40

MSRP $499

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MSRP $2,200

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wayfinder Diver 4040mm

Astron41.2mm

Power Reserve

Wayfinder Diver 40—

Astron40h

Water Resistance

Wayfinder Diver 40300m

Astron100m

MSRP

Wayfinder Diver 40$499

Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Super-clear coating

Dial Color

Lume

Black

Lume

BGW9 Grade A, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 Grade A EF on Bezel

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

VH31

3X62

Power Reserve

—

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$2,200

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