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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsSeiko Astron

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35MM CUSHION CASE
Farer35MM CUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Astron100m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
14mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
5X83
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$2,500

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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