Which is cheaper, the Laco Kiel Limited Edition or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $2,400 for the Laco Kiel Limited Edition — a $1,010 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Kiel Limited Edition or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Laco Kiel Limited Edition wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Kiel Limited Edition or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco Kiel Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Laco Kiel Limited Edition or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Laco Kiel Limited Edition carries a 46-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Laco Kiel Limited Edition run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Laco Kiel Limited Edition uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Laco Kiel Limited EditionvsMarnaut Dark Surge 300

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Laco Kiel Limited Edition

861716

MSRP $2,400

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kiel Limited Edition44mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

Kiel Limited Edition46h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

Kiel Limited Edition50m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

Kiel Limited Edition$2,400

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

44mm

41mm

Thickness

15mm

14.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

50mm

Lug Width

0mm

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

46h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,400

$1,390

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