Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Pinion Pure Steel?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $1,715 for the Pinion Pure Steel — a $325 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Pinion Pure Steel?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Steel — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Pinion Pure Steel?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Pinion Pure Steel.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Pinion Pure Steel?

The Pinion Pure Steel carries a 45-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Pinion Pure Steel?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Pinion Pure Steel runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsPinion Pure Steel

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Pinion Pure Steel

pure-steel-bk

MSRP $1,715

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Pure Steel38mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Pure Steel45h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Pure Steel100m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Adriatic

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$1,715

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