Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $469 for the Farr + Swit Wayfinder — a $169 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Farr + Swit Wayfinder wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Farr + Swit Wayfinder.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Farr + Swit Wayfinder carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Wayfinder run compared to the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farr + Swit Wayfinder uses the Seiko NH35A and the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38A.

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder

MSRP $469

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MSRP $300

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wayfinder42mm

HD24 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Wayfinder41h

HD24 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Wayfinder100m

HD24 Automatic200m

MSRP

Wayfinder$469

HD24 Automatic$300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Gallant USAF Edition

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Seiko NH38A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$469

$300

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