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Farer CUSHION CASEvsMassena LAB Dato-Racer

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Dato-Racer40mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Dato-Racer38h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Dato-Racer50m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Dato-Racer$1,595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
SW400-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
38h
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$1,595

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What people say

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Farer CUSHION CASE

The Farer CUSHION CASE is widely praised for its reinterpreted case with dramatic angles and steeper bezel slope, vibrant gradient dials crafted with a unique spinning and layering process, and the visual refinement of the Elaboré-grade Sellita SW210-1 movement with custom engraving. Owners appreciate the case's "bat-ear" lugs, sloping bezel, polished finish, and scalloping between the lugs for strap integration, with specific colorways like pistachio and tea green dials being favorites. Some commenters note the grey numeral track on the salmon dial or eastern Arabic markings on the green dial as detractors, and one user questions the choice of a manual-wind movement over an automatic. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer CUSHION CASE highly for its distinctive case design and vibrant, textured dials.

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

Owners widely praise the Massena LAB Dato-Racer as an excellent everyday watch, appreciating its blend of 1970s-inspired aesthetics with modern dimensions. This model is a limited edition of 99 pieces. On balance, owners rate the Massena LAB Dato-Racer highly for its successful fusion of vintage design and contemporary wearability.

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