Farer Cushion CasevsFarer Stanhope III - Nearly New

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Measurements
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Cushion Case

Stanhope III - Nearly New
Diameter
38.5mm
38.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
43.8mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
45h
45h
MSRP
$1,045
$735
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW216-1
Sellita SW216-1
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Farer CUSHION CASE for its vibrant gradient dials and distinctive case design featuring "bat-ear" lugs and a polished finish. The manual-wind Sellita SW216-1 movement is noted, though some owners question the choice over an automatic. Opinions are split on specific dial details, with some finding the grey numeral track on the salmon dial or eastern Arabic markings on the green dial unappealing, while others highlight the dimensionality of the red dial and the classy gold tone case. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer CUSHION CASE highly for its unique dial treatments and refined case design at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Farer Stanhope III - Nearly New for its satisfying manual winding action and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it a wonderful first watch they haven't taken off. Reviewers highlight its 38.5mm "Goldilocks" size and elegant case design, which some liken to luxury brands, complemented by a detailed piqué dial with a mid-century aesthetic. The Sellita SW216-1 movement is noted for its smooth operation and pleasing winding feel, though one reviewer reported accuracy of -/+ 7 seconds per day and flagged the high-polish case as prone to blemishes. Some owners are split on the case shape, with one preferring the slimmer profile of an earlier model for a vintage hand-wound style. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer Stanhope III - Nearly New highly for its refined finishing and comfortable, distinctive design at its price point.
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