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Farer CUSHION CASEvsPhoibos Argo

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Argo200m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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