Which is cheaper, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $574 for the Depancel PISTA 24 — a $816 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Depancel PISTA 24 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Depancel PISTA 24.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel PISTA 24 or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel PISTA 24.

What movement does the Depancel PISTA 24 run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel PISTA 24 uses the Miyota 9132 and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Depancel PISTA 24vsMarnaut Dark Surge 300

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Depancel PISTA 24

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MSRP $574

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PISTA 2442mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

PISTA 2440h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

PISTA 2450m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

PISTA 24$574

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

12.5mm

14.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

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50mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

—

Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9132

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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