Farer CUSHION CASEvsMido Multifort TV Big Date

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Measurements
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CUSHION CASE

Multifort TV Big Date
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
n/a
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
45h
80h
highest
MSRP
$1,045
lowest
$1,490
Movement
Sellita SW216-1
Mido Caliber 80 (Nivachron)
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 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 Mido Multifort TV Big Date for its great finishing and value, with many considering it superior to other brands and a versatile everyday watch. The 40mm case is noted for its wearable lug-to-lug distance, and the big date complication is a frequently appreciated feature for its price point. Some owners report the date complication getting stuck within weeks, possibly due to a bad batch, and one owner found the bracelet made the watch feel heavy. The dial shifting from silver to champagne depending on the light is also a noted positive. Overall, owners rate the Mido Multifort TV Big Date highly for its impressive finishing and unique big date complication at its price.
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