Which is cheaper, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $1,595 for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a $205 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

What movement does the Massena LAB Dato-Racer run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Massena LAB Dato-Racer uses the SW400-1 and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Massena LAB Dato-Racer

DR-001

MSRP $1,595

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dato-Racer40mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

Dato-Racer38h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

Dato-Racer50m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

Dato-Racer$1,595

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW400-1

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

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