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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Broad Arrow

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver for its 38mm wearability and faithful vintage aesthetic, with some calling it one of the coolest-looking watches and a worthy alternative to vintage chronographs. The beads of rice bracelet is frequently lauded as fantastic, featuring excellent micro-adjustability. However, opinions are split, with some finding the design "toy like" and "too busy," while others question the brand's heritage. One owner notes unimpressive lume that fades quickly, though the manual-wind Landeron 70 movement provides a 63-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver highly for its vintage charm and excellent bracelet at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Chronomaster Broad Arrow38mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Chronomaster Broad Arrow
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Chronomaster Broad Arrow100m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Chronomaster Broad Arrow$2,085

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14.55mm
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
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Landeron 70
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$2,085
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