Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Noctua Watch Corp. Vigil?

At MSRP the Noctua Watch Corp. Vigil is the cheaper of the two at $751, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $639 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Noctua Watch Corp. Vigil?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Noctua Watch Corp. Vigil — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Noctua Watch Corp. Vigil?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Noctua Watch Corp. Vigil.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Noctua Watch Corp. Vigil?

The Noctua Watch Corp. Vigil carries a 38-41 hours-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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MSRP $751

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Dark Surge 300

Vigil

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

41mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

50mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

14.2mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

41h

highest

38h

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$1,390

$751

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Sellita SW200-1

Spec

Dark Surge 300

Vigil

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

n/a

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38-41 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,390

$751

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