Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsOrient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date

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.

The Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date is praised for its well-finished, balanced 38.5mm case that is lighter than other Orient divers, and is considered classy and elegant with a beautiful sun and moon dial. Owners note this limited edition diver costs $241 and features an in-house automatic movement. Some find the sun and moon complication pointless as it's not a true moonphase, and the bracelet clasp is noted as tiny. Overall, owners rate the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto Date highly for its elegant design and well-finished case at the price.