Which is bigger, the Magrette Kaitiaki or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Magrette Kaitiaki or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Magrette Kaitiaki is rated to 500m versus 300m for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Magrette Kaitiaki or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

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

What movement does the Magrette Kaitiaki run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Magrette Kaitiaki uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Magrette Kaitiaki

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Kaitiaki42mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

Kaitiaki38h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

Kaitiaki500m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

Kaitiaki—

Dark Surge 300$1,390

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Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

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Adriatic

Lume

SuperLumiNova

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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