Farer CUSHION CASEvsFears Brunswick 38 (Steel)

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Measurements

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Farer CUSHION CASE at true scale

CUSHION CASE

Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) at true scale

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

Diameter

38.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.8mm

42mm

lowest

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

45h

n/a

MSRP

$1,045

lowest

$3,122

Movement

Sellita SW216-1

La Joux-Perret D100

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
20mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
42mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Charcoal

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
La Joux-Perret D100
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$3,122
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Reviews

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Farer CUSHION CASE

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.

Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) for its elegant design, featuring hand-polished or glass bead-blasted dials with art-deco or Arabic numerals and rose gold accents, all housed within a versatile 38mm case. The case finishing is consistently noted as well-executed, with a mix of brushing and polishing. Some owners question the $4,400 price point and perceive a decrease in quality and component origin compared to earlier models, with one suggesting the bracelet adds an unjustified cost. One reviewer found the La Joux Perret D100 movement's finishing not the most refined but appropriate for the $3,650 price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel) highly for its striking dial designs and refined case finishing at its price point.

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