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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsTissot PR516

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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.

From video reviewers

The dial's texture and color shift are noted strengths. The bracelet quality is a cited weakness.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
PR516100m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
80h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$825
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