Which is cheaper, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Sternglas Berlin Automatik is the cheaper of the two at $485, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $905 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Berlin Automatik — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Sternglas Berlin Automatik.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sternglas Berlin Automatik or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Sternglas Berlin Automatik carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Sternglas Berlin Automatik run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sternglas Berlin Automatik uses the Miyota 8215 and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Sternglas Berlin Automatik

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MSRP $485

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Berlin Automatik38mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

Berlin Automatik42h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

Berlin Automatik50m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

Berlin Automatik$485

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

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Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$485

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