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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsNodus Sector II Pilot

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot

The Nodus Sector II Pilot is widely praised for its build quality, thoughtful design, and overall value, with owners specifically highlighting its comfortable 11.7mm case, 100m water resistance, and DLC-coated finish. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal, a well-executed unidirectional rotating bezel, and a textured dial with raised markers and legible hands. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +3 seconds per day and another noting approximately +7 seconds per day on a regulated NH36 movement, while another states the movement is regulated to +/-10 seconds per day. Some owners find the date display small, and one noted tiny tooling marks on the crown's edges and a "crunchy" crown action. The C1 lume is described as long-lasting but not exceptionally bright. On balance, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot highly for its refined aesthetics and utilitarian features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers a thin, balanced wear and excellent value for its price point. Reviewers noted the NH36 movement's accuracy, with one stating it ran within COSC specifications. The lume was described as average by one reviewer.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Sector II Pilot38mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Sector II Pilot41h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Sector II Pilot100m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Sector II Pilot$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko NH36
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$550
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