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Farer CUSHION CASEvsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Seiko NH38
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$449

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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.

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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