Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsFears Brunswick 38 (Steel)

Owners widely praise the Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE for its attractive, art deco-inspired dials and perceived value, with many finding it wears compactly without appearing too small due to its 38mm lug-to-lug and 10mm thickness. Reviewers highlight the reinterpreted, dramatic case angles, steeper bezel slope, and vibrant, textured gradient dials. The manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement, noted for its custom engraving, perlage, and blued screws, is also appreciated by some. Owners are split on whether the cushion case wears larger than its stated 35mm diameter, with some finding it wears small and others questioning its size. One owner finds the manual-wind movement's quiet operation preferable to automatics, while another notes wear on the winding mechanism and the lack of a power reserve indicator as downsides. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE highly for its distinctive design and value proposition.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) for its elegant design, featuring hand-polished or glass bead-blasted dials with art-deco or Arabic numerals and rose gold accents, all housed within a versatile 38mm case. The case finishing is consistently noted as well-executed, with a mix of brushing and polishing. Some owners question the $4,400 price point and perceive a decrease in quality and component origin compared to earlier models, with one suggesting the bracelet adds an unjustified cost. One reviewer found the La Joux Perret D100 movement's finishing not the most refined but appropriate for the $3,650 price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) highly for its striking dial designs and refined case finishing at its price point.