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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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35MM CUSHION CASE
Farer35MM CUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
35mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Cream

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$499

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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.

Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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