Which is cheaper, the Farer Marsden or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial?

At MSRP the Farer Marsden is the cheaper of the two at $1,045, against $2,230 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial — a $1,185 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer Marsden or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial wears larger at 43mm versus 35mm for the Farer Marsden — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farer Marsden or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial?

The Farer Marsden is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer Marsden or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial carries a 80-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Farer Marsden.

What movement does the Farer Marsden run compared to the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial?

Both watches run manual movements — the Farer Marsden uses the Sellita SW210-1 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Imperial uses the Hangzhou 3452.

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MSRP $1,045

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MSRP $2,230

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marsden35mm

Imperial43mm

Power Reserve

Marsden45h

Imperial80h

Water Resistance

Marsden50m

Imperial30m

MSRP

Marsden$1,045

Imperial$2,230

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

35mm

43mm

Thickness

10.5mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

38mm

49.5mm

Lug Width

18mm

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Water Resistance

50m

30m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Hangzhou 3452

Power Reserve

45h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,045

$2,230

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