Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the MKII Stingray II?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the MKII Stingray II?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the MKII Stingray II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the MKII Stingray II?

The MKII Stingray II carries a 50-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the MKII Stingray II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the MKII Stingray II uses the SII NE15.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Stingray II40mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Stingray II50h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Stingray II200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

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Case

4 specs

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

14.2mm

14.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

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Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

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Lume

SuperLuminova C3

Arclite Super LumiNova (green emission)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

SII NE15

Power Reserve

41h

50h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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