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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 38

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum for its high-quality polished stainless steel case, flawless matte/metallic silver-plated dial with a sloping design, and Bauhaus-inspired minimalist aesthetic. The in-house DUW 4101 movement with the Swing-System escapement is also a highlight. Legibility is a point of mixed opinion, with some finding the thin silver hands on the grey dial difficult to read in certain light, while others report no issues. Some owners note a slight convexity on the front window's edge, and a few find the hand length and dial's shininess distracting. Accuracy is reported as +2 sec/day by one owner. The $3.5k price point is seen by some as a turn-off, while others consider it reflective of the watch's value and craftsmanship. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum highly for its distinctive design and in-house finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38's beautiful polishings are a unique aspect of Glashütte watchmaking. The watch's water resistance of 3 atm is a limitation for those who plan to wear it in wet conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for active wear, with one reviewer stating it may not be the most rugged option and the other not explicitly stating its limitations in this area.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Metro 3838.5mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Metro 3853 hoursh
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Metro 3850m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Metro 38$3,220

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
35mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
45.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Nomos DUW 4001
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
45h
53 hoursh
Jewels
18
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$3,220
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