Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Akva or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $2,909 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Akva or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Akva — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Akva or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Henry Archer Akva.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Akva or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Akva.

What movement does the Henry Archer Akva run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039 and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Akva40mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

Akva40h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

Akva200m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

Akva$4,299

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Grey

Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,299

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