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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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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 Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
41.2mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Seiko 4R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
18
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$315
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