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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Bambino Solar Quartz
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
38.4mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko VS213
Type
Manual
Solar
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$265
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