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Farer CUSHION CASEvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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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.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case suspension system enhances comfort and the COSC-certified movement is a strong feature. The bracelet exhibits noticeable rattle. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some preferring the 39mm and others the 41mm.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
45mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$2,390
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