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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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35MM CUSHION CASE
Farer35MM CUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
35mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
41mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
42h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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