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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsFormex Reef 42 mm

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35MM CUSHION CASE
Farer35MM CUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
56h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$2,414

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What people say

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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE

Owners widely praise the Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE for its compact wearability, with a 10mm thickness and 38mm lug-to-lug measurement, and its attractive, art deco-inspired dials featuring vibrant color gradients. Reviewers highlight the reinterpreted case angles, steeper bezel slope, and the visually appealing hand-wound Sellita SW210-1 movement with custom finishing. Some owners find the 35mm size wears smaller than expected, while others note cushion cases can wear larger than their stated diameter, and there is a split opinion on whether the 35mm size is ideal for all wrists. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW210-1 movement with a 45-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 50 meters, priced around $1165/€1,195/£1,045. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE highly for its distinctive design and perceived value.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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