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Farer CUSHION CASEvsVario Futurist

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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