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

At MSRP the Sternglas Naos Automatik is the cheaper of the two at $463, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $927 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Sternglas Naos Automatik?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Sternglas Naos Automatik — a 3mm difference across the dial.

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

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Sternglas Naos Automatik.

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

The Sternglas Naos Automatik 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 Sternglas Naos Automatik?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Sternglas Naos Automatik uses the Miyota 8215.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Sternglas Naos Automatik

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MSRP $463

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Naos Automatik38mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Naos Automatik42h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Naos Automatik50m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Naos Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

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Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$463

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