Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Monta Noble?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $1,895 for the Monta Noble — a $505 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Monta Noble?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 38.5mm for the Monta Noble — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Monta Noble?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 152m for the Monta Noble.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Monta Noble?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Monta Noble.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Monta Noble?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Monta Noble uses the Monta M-22.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsMonta Noble

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Monta Noble

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MSRP $1,895

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Noble38.5mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Noble40h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Noble152m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Noble$1,895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

Anthracite

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Monta M-22

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$1,895

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