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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.

From video reviewers

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

Formex Essence FortyOne

Owners widely praise the Formex Essence for its comfortable bracelet, excellent finishing, and slim wearability, with some considering it the best in its price range. Reviewers highlight its compelling value, sporty-chic aesthetic, and build quality that suggests a more expensive product, noting the patented suspension system and chronometer-certified movement. Some owners dislike the brand name and logo, and the dial design is considered derivative by some. The 43mm case wears well due to its 10mm thickness and 49mm lug-to-lug, though some find it large on smaller wrists. A point of contention for some is the non-screw-down crown, despite its 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence highly for its exceptional comfort and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified automatic movement is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Essence FortyOne41mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Essence FortyOne41h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Essence FortyOne100m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Essence FortyOne$1,890

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Arctic White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$1,890
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