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Farer CUSHION CASEvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Bronze

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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