Which is cheaper, the Farer CUSHION CASE or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $1,045 for the Farer CUSHION CASE — a $446 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer CUSHION CASE or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Farer CUSHION CASE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farer CUSHION CASE or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Farer CUSHION CASE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer CUSHION CASE or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze?

The Farer CUSHION CASE carries a 45-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze.

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Farer CUSHION CASEvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Farer CUSHION CASE

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MSRP $1,045

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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MSRP $599

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

CUSHION CASE38.5mm

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm

Power Reserve

CUSHION CASE45h

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h

Water Resistance

CUSHION CASE50m

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m

MSRP

CUSHION CASE$1,045

OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW216-1

NH38

Type

—

Automatic

Power Reserve

45h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,045

$599

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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.

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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze for its vintage military aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting the lug design allows it to fit well on wrists around 7 inches. The Seiko NH-35 movement is reported to be reliable, keeping time within +2 to +3 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the 18mm lug width and the PVD coating on the NATO strap hardware, which does not match the bronze case. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze highly for its vintage appeal and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case finish is a notable strength, with reviewers highlighting its unique patina and subtle aging effect. A weakness is the lume brightness, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime readability. Reviewers agree on the watch's movement accuracy, citing the reliable and accurate Seiko NH38 caliber.

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