Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Phoibos Wave Master?

At MSRP the Phoibos Wave Master is the cheaper of the two at $309, against $469 for the Farr + Swit Wayfinder — a $160 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Phoibos Wave Master is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Farr + Swit Wayfinder.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Phoibos Wave Master?

The Farr + Swit Wayfinder carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Wave Master.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Wayfinder run compared to the Phoibos Wave Master?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farr + Swit Wayfinder uses the Seiko NH35A and the Phoibos Wave Master uses the SII NH35A.

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder

MSRP $469

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MSRP $309

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wayfinder42mm

Wave Master42mm

Power Reserve

Wayfinder41h

Wave Master40h

Water Resistance

Wayfinder100m

Wave Master300m

MSRP

Wayfinder$469

Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

Superluminova

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$469

$309

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