Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Farer Marsden?

At MSRP the Farer Marsden is the cheaper of the two at $1,045, against $2,000 for the Aera Instruments D-1 — a $955 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Farer Marsden?

The Aera Instruments D-1 wears larger at 44mm versus 35mm for the Farer Marsden — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Farer Marsden?

The Aera Instruments D-1 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Farer Marsden.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 or the Farer Marsden?

The Farer Marsden carries a 45-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aera Instruments D-1.

What movement does the Aera Instruments D-1 run compared to the Farer Marsden?

The Aera Instruments D-1 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Farer Marsden runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Aera Instruments D-1

d-1-diver

MSRP $2,000

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Farer Marsden

MSRP $1,045

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-144mm

Marsden35mm

Power Reserve

D-141h

Marsden45h

Water Resistance

D-1300m

Marsden50m

MSRP

D-1$2,000

Marsden$1,045

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

44mm

35mm

Thickness

15.9mm

10.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.55mm

38mm

Lug Width

22mm

18mm

Water Resistance

300m

50m

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,000

$1,045

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