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Cushion case watches

cushion case watch

A cushion case is a soft square with rounded corners and a pillow-like shape. It comes from vintage chronographs and dress watches, and it wears differently from a round case of the same width.

How it wears

Cushion cases can look smaller on the wrist than their widest measurement suggests, or feel more distinctive at modest sizes. Lug shape still decides overhang, so check lug to lug as usual.

Style

Cushions have character: retro chronograph or elegant mid-century dress. If you want a watch that disappears under a cuff, a slim round case may still be better. If you want personality without a loud dial, a cushion case is a good way to get it.

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