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

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $2,785 for the Squale Master — a $1,395 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Squale Master wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

The Squale Master is rated to 1200m versus 300m for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

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

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

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSquale Master

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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Squale Master

master-titanium

MSRP $2,785

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Master42mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Master38h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Master1,200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Master$2,785

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

14.2mm

15.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

0mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Water Resistance

300m

1200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

—

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,390

$2,785

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