Which is cheaper, the Laco Venedig Erbstück or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $2,350 for the Laco Venedig Erbstück — a $960 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Laco Venedig Erbstück or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Laco Venedig Erbstück wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Laco Venedig Erbstück or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Laco Venedig Erbstück.

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Laco Venedig ErbstückvsMarnaut Dark Surge 300

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Laco Venedig Erbstück

861943

MSRP $2,350

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Venedig Erbstück42mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

Venedig Erbstück—

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

Venedig Erbstück50m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

Venedig Erbstück$2,350

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

0mm

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

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,350

$1,390

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