Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Nodus Obscura II?

At MSRP the Nodus Obscura II is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $740 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Nodus Obscura II?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Obscura II — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Nodus Obscura II?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Nodus Obscura II.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Nodus Obscura II?

The Nodus Obscura II 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 Nodus Obscura II?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Nodus Obscura II uses the TMI NH38.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Nodus Obscura II

obscura

MSRP $650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Obscura II38mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Obscura II41h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Obscura II100m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Adriatic

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Lume

SuperLuminova C3

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

TMI NH38

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$650

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