Which is cheaper, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the BOLDR x ArtStory is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $1,091 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the BOLDR x ArtStory — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the BOLDR x ArtStory.

Which has a longer power reserve, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the BOLDR x ArtStory.

What movement does the BOLDR x ArtStory run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the BOLDR x ArtStory uses the Seiko NH35A and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Boldr BOLDR x ArtStoryvsMarnaut Dark Surge 300

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Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory

boldr-x-artstory

MSRP $299

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BOLDR x ArtStory38mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

BOLDR x ArtStory40h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

BOLDR x ArtStory200m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

BOLDR x ArtStory$299

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

BOLDR x Art Story by Autistic Thai Foundation

Adriatic

Lume

Super-LumiNova

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

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