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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsFarer 35MM CUSHION CASE

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE

Owners widely praise the Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE for its compact wearability, with a 10mm thickness and 38mm lug-to-lug measurement, and its attractive, art deco-inspired dials featuring vibrant color gradients. Reviewers highlight the reinterpreted case angles, steeper bezel slope, and the visually appealing hand-wound Sellita SW210-1 movement with custom finishing. Some owners find the 35mm size wears smaller than expected, while others note cushion cases can wear larger than their stated diameter, and there is a split opinion on whether the 35mm size is ideal for all wrists. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW210-1 movement with a 45-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 50 meters, priced around $1165/€1,195/£1,045. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE highly for its distinctive design and perceived value.

From video reviewers

The dial's texture and color shift are noted strengths. The bracelet quality is a cited weakness.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
0
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,045
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