Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 890 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $1,395 for the Citizen Series 8 890 — a $5 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 890 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Citizen Series 8 890 wears larger at 42.6mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 1.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 890 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Citizen Series 8 890.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 890 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Citizen Series 8 890 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 890 run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 890 uses the 9051 and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Citizen Series 8 890vsMarnaut Dark Surge 300

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Citizen Series 8 890

NB6060

MSRP $1,395

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 89042.6mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 89042h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

Series 8 890200m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

Series 8 890$1,395

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Grey

Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9051

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,395

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