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Farer CUSHION CASEvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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