Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Squale 2001?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $1,840 for the Squale 2001 — a $450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Squale 2001?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Squale 2001 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Squale 2001?

The Squale 2001 is rated to 600m versus 300m for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Squale 2001?

The Squale 2001 carries a 38h-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSquale 2001

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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Squale 2001

2001

MSRP $1,840

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

200140mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

200138hh

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

2001600m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

2001$1,840

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

14.2mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

0mm

Lug Width

20mm

19mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Steel

Water Resistance

300m

600m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

—

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38hh

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,390

$1,840

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