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Farer CUSHION CASEvsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725
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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.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
47mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
TMI NH38
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$725
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