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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

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
$995
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