Which is cheaper, the Loresum J1 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $1,848 for the Loresum J1 — a $458 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Loresum J1 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Loresum J1 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Loresum J1 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Loresum J1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Loresum J1 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Loresum J1.

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Loresum J1vsMarnaut Dark Surge 300

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Loresum J1

j1-mint-blue

MSRP $1,848

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

J140mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

J138h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

J150m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

J1$1,848

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Thickness

12mm

14.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

50mm

Water Resistance

50m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

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