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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsHamilton Khaki Field Mechanical

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical as an archetype of a field watch, highlighting its thin case, excellent finishing, and smooth winding action, with some calling it the best pure field watch available. The daily winding ritual is considered a charming aspect of ownership, and the branding is noted as tasteful and subtle. One owner specifically appreciates the lugs. A drawback cited is the highly reflective, non-AR-coated crystal, and accuracy ranges from -6 seconds per day to unspecified better performance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical highly for its rugged, all-business aesthetic and value as a quintessential field watch.

From video reviewers

The watch's pure field style design is a significant strength. The lume brightness is a shared weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the power reserve, with one stating 80 hours and another 46 hours.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Khaki Field Mechanical36mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Khaki Field Mechanical80h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Khaki Field Mechanical100m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Khaki Field Mechanical$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
46mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Hamilton H-50
Power Reserve
45h
80h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$725
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