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Farer CUSHION CASEvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
44.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Seiko 6R55
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$995
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