Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time?

At MSRP the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time is the cheaper of the two at $428, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $962 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time runs a quartz (Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)).

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

Green

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$428

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