Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Sternglas Merion?

At MSRP the Sternglas Merion is the cheaper of the two at $701, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $689 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Sternglas Merion?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Sternglas Merion.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Sternglas Merion?

The Sternglas Merion carries a 41-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Sternglas Merion?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Sternglas Merion uses the Seiko TMI NH35.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSternglas Merion

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Sternglas Merion

merion-grun-orange

MSRP $701

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Merion41mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Merion41h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Merion200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

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Lume

SuperLuminova C3

Luminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko TMI NH35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$701

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