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Farer CUSHION CASEvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
47.9mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
4R34
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$450

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers an accessible explorer-style watch with a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and a Hardlex crystal. The Field GMT model features a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 movement, while the standard Field models use the 4R36 with a 41-hour power reserve. Both models include Arabic numerals coated in LumiBrite and a lumed pearl on the bezel. On balance, the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT is a well-regarded entry-level explorer watch for its price point, despite its office-style GMT function.

From video reviewers

The prominent five-sided GMT hand enhances legibility and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to the watch. The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers similar functionality to the Explorer 2 at a lower price, making it a valuable option. Reviewers disagree on whether it's a missed opportunity for Seiko to release this model first, with one reviewer implying it would have been a more logical addition to their lineup.

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