Farer MarsdenvsMaen Manhattan Ultra Thin

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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

Maen Manhattan Ultra Thin at true scale

Manhattan Ultra Thin

Diameter

35mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

38mm

n/a

Thickness

10.5mm

7.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

45h

n/a

MSRP

$1,045

lowest

$1,159

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Manual

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
7.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
M2.2.1

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
n/a
Power Reserve
45h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$1,159
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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.

Maen Manhattan Ultra Thin

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Maen Manhattan Ultra Thin for its attractive integrated bracelet, slim profile, and novel dial textures, with specific mentions of a blue tapestry dial and a hammered "Tuscan" dial. The watch is noted for its elegant, vintage-inspired styling and comfortable wearability, especially given its thin case. Some reviewers desire a small seconds sub-dial or a 38mm case option, and one owner found the black text on a vertically striped dial difficult to read. The integrated bracelet is noted to lack a quick-release system, and one review suggests the 47mm lug-to-lug distance makes the 37mm case wear larger than its dimensions. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA Pesaux 7001 movement with a power reserve of approximately 42 hours or two days. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Maen Manhattan Ultra Thin highly for its elegant design and slim profile at its price point.

From video reviewers

The ultra-thin profile is a standout feature. The value proposition is a point of discussion.

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