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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsTraska Commuter Carbon Black

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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.

Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Commuter Carbon Black100m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Commuter Carbon Black$700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Salmon
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
42h
Jewels
18
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$700
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