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Farer CUSHION CASEvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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CUSHION CASE
FarerCUSHION CASE
MSRP $1,045

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CUSHION CASE38.5mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
CUSHION CASE45h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
CUSHION CASE50m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
CUSHION CASE$1,045
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
46.4mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
6R55
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$1,550

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

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