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

At MSRP the Farer Marsden is the cheaper of the two at $1,045, against $2,389 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum — a $1,344 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum wears larger at 42mm versus 35mm for the Farer Marsden — a 7mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum carries a 60-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Farer Marsden.

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

Both watches run manual movements — the Farer Marsden uses the Sellita SW210-1 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Quantum uses the Hangzhou 36K1.

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marsden35mm

Quantum42mm

Power Reserve

Marsden45h

Quantum60h

Water Resistance

Marsden50m

Quantum30m

MSRP

Marsden$1,045

Quantum$2,389

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

35mm

42mm

Thickness

10.5mm

11.95mm

Lug-to-Lug

38mm

49.8mm

Lug Width

18mm

22mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Hangzhou 36K1

Power Reserve

45h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,045

$2,389

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