Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

At MSRP the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is the cheaper of the two at $935, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $455 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT uses the Miyota 9075.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

g5-pacific-polar-39mm-usa-gmt

MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

G5 Pacific GMT39mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

G5 Pacific GMT40h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

G5 Pacific GMT200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Adriatic

Steel

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9075

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$935

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