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Farer CUSHION CASEvsBoldr Expedition II

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
I Eiger
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
38h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$699

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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.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its tool watch utility, legible dials, and bead-blasted finish, with many finding its 41mm size ideal for daily wear and comfortable on various wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, well-executed details, and the functional design of its knurled crown. Some owners note the dial color can appear creamier than expected online, and one reviewer found the stock rubber strap to be a minor criticism. The Sellita SW200 movement and domed sapphire crystal are also noted as positive features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its functional field watch design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Boldr Expedition II's solid construction and reliability are notable strengths. A weakness is the potential for dim lume brightness, as the entire dial is fully covered in lume but the reviewer's assessment implies it might be inadequate.

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