Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Orient AA08 Diver Watch?

At MSRP the Orient AA08 Diver Watch is the cheaper of the two at $390, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $1,000 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Orient AA08 Diver Watch?

The Orient AA08 Diver Watch wears larger at 41.8mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Orient AA08 Diver Watch?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Orient AA08 Diver Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Orient AA08 Diver Watch?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Orient AA08 Diver Watch.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Orient AA08 Diver Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Orient AA08 Diver Watch uses the F6922.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

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MSRP $390

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

AA08 Diver Watch40h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

AA08 Diver Watch200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

Grey

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

F6922

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Complications

None

Day-date

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1 specs

MSRP

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$390

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