Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Halios Universa II?

At MSRP the Farr + Swit Wayfinder is the cheaper of the two at $469, against $995 for the Halios Universa II — a $526 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Halios Universa II?

The Farr + Swit Wayfinder wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Halios Universa II — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Halios Universa II?

The Farr + Swit Wayfinder carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Halios Universa II.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Wayfinder run compared to the Halios Universa II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farr + Swit Wayfinder uses the Seiko NH35A and the Halios Universa II uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Farr + Swit WayfindervsHalios Universa II

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder

MSRP $469

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MSRP $995

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wayfinder42mm

Universa II38mm

Power Reserve

Wayfinder41h

Universa II40h

Water Resistance

Wayfinder100m

Universa II100m

MSRP

Wayfinder$469

Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Sapphire (double-domed)

Dial Color

Blue

Gold

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$469

$995

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