Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Boldr Safari?

At MSRP the Boldr Safari is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $941 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Boldr Safari?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Boldr Safari?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr Safari.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Boldr Safari?

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

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Boldr Safari?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Boldr Safari uses the Seiko NH38A.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsBoldr Safari

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Boldr Safari

safari-silver-fox

MSRP $449

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Safari40mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Safari40h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Safari200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Adriatic

Silver Fox

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH38A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$449

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