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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Aurora Field
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$529
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