Which is cheaper, the Farer Marsden or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8?

At MSRP the Farer Marsden is the cheaper of the two at $1,045, against $1,419 for the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 — a $374 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farer Marsden or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 wears larger at 43mm versus 35mm for the Farer Marsden — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farer Marsden or the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8?

The Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 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 Vanguard V8?

Both watches run manual movements — the Farer Marsden uses the Sellita SW210-1 and the Manufaktur Waldhoff Vanguard V8 uses the Hangzhou 3450A.

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MSRP $1,045

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MSRP $1,419

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At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marsden35mm

Vanguard V843mm

Power Reserve

Marsden45h

Vanguard V880h

Water Resistance

Marsden50m

Vanguard V850m

MSRP

Marsden$1,045

Vanguard V8$1,419

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

35mm

43mm

Thickness

10.5mm

11.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

38mm

48mm

Lug Width

18mm

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Hangzhou 3450A

Power Reserve

45h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,045

$1,419

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