Farer MarsdenvsTissot PRX

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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

Tissot PRX at true scale

PRX

Diameter

35mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

38mm

lowest

39.5mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

10.9mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

45h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,045

$850

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
35mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.93mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$850
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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.

Tissot PRX

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PRX for its exceptional finishing, integrated bracelet, and neo-vintage aesthetic, with many noting its luxurious feel and build quality that rivals more expensive timepieces. The watch's 40mm case is described as comfortable for daily wear, and its dial features a refined, pixel-like pattern. Some owners found sizing the bracelet challenging due to the lack of a micro-adjustment option. One owner of a PRX Chronograph reported specific quality control issues. Overall, the Tissot PRX is highly regarded for its significant value and impressive design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is consistently praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the suitability of the lug-to-lug fit for smaller wrists.

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