Farer MarsdenvsHamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Marsden at true scale

Marsden

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical at true scale

American Classic Boulton Mechanical

Diameter

35mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

38mm

n/a

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

11.2mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

45h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,045

lowest

$1,075

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Hamilton H-50

Case

4 specs
Diameter
35mm
34mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Hamilton H-50
Power Reserve
45h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$1,075
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer Marsden

Owners widely appreciate Farer's playful color palettes and overall value for money, with one owner specifically praising the brand's exceptional customer service. One owner notes the Farer Marsden's 50M water resistance as low and reports a lack of resistance when winding, describing it as feeling broken. Another owner finds the Farer Marsden's price high compared to other field watches, questioning its value proposition despite acknowledging its attractive design. Overall, owners find Farer watches to offer good value, though one owner suggests the experience and product may not be worth the hype.

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical for its cool aesthetic and interesting company heritage. The manual-wind Hamilton H-50 movement is noted for its smooth winding action and hacking seconds, with the absence of a date complication being a welcomed feature. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical highly for its distinctive design and user-friendly manual-wind movement.

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