Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Nadir Vespera?

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

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Nadir Vespera?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Nadir Vespera.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Nadir Vespera?

The Nadir Vespera carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Nadir Vespera?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Nadir Vespera uses the Miyota 9015.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Vespera42mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Vespera42h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Vespera100m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

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Case

4 specs

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

14.2mm

12.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

47mm

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

Grey

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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