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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by Japanese silk fabrics and aesthetically pleasing curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the clean dials with applied indices and the robust elegance of the watches, noting the comfortable wearability of the cases, particularly the 36mm variants, and the practical 100m water resistance. The 6R movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, a notable improvement for the price point. However, the pin and collar bracelet system is criticized by one owner as subpar for the cost, and the quoted accuracy of the 6R55 movement is -15/+25 seconds per day, though one forum user reports better performance. The exhibition caseback's finish is described as entry-industrial, and the open-heart and 24-hour subdial configurations may not appeal to all.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
40.2mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko 6R55
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
72h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$950
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