Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT is the cheaper of the two at $1,150, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $240 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT?

The Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT uses the 6R54.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT

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MSRP $1,150

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT39.5mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT72h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT$1,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Adriatic

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

6R54

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$1,150

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