Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

At MSRP the Farr + Swit Wayfinder is the cheaper of the two at $469, against $499 for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a $30 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Farr + Swit Wayfinder wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Farr + Swit Wayfinder.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farr + Swit Wayfinder or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Farr + Swit Wayfinder carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Blacktip 41.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Wayfinder run compared to the Zelos Blacktip 41?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Farr + Swit Wayfinder uses the Seiko NH35A and the Zelos Blacktip 41 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder

MSRP $469

Zelos Blacktip 41

blacktip-41mm-ss-teal-meteorite

MSRP $499

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Wayfinder42mm

Blacktip 4141mm

Power Reserve

Wayfinder41h

Blacktip 4140h

Water Resistance

Wayfinder100m

Blacktip 41200m

MSRP

Wayfinder$469

Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Teal

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$469

$499

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