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Maen Manhattan 40vsFarer AQUAMATIC

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$875

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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