Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Squale 2002?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $1,965 for the Squale 2002 — a $575 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Squale 2002?

The Squale 2002 wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Squale 2002?

The Squale 2002 is rated to 1000m versus 300m for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Squale 2002?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 2002.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSquale 2002

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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Squale 2002

2002-blue

MSRP $1,965

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

200244mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

200238h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

20021,000m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

2002$1,965

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

41mm

44mm

Thickness

14.2mm

16mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

0mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Steel

Water Resistance

300m

1000m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

—

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,390

$1,965

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