Which is cheaper, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $1,411 for the Eza 1972 Diver — a $21 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 39.6mm for the Eza 1972 Diver — a 1.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Eza 1972 Diver.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Eza 1972 Diver.

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Eza 1972 Diver

1972-diver-anniversary-edition

MSRP $1,411

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Diver39.6mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

1972 Diver41h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

1972 Diver200m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

1972 Diver$1,411

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

39.6mm

41mm

Thickness

11.95mm

14.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

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50mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,411

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