Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $3,100 for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a $1,710 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Sartory Billard SB04-E — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Sartory Billard SB04-E.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

The Sartory Billard SB04-E carries a 68-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Sartory Billard SB04-E?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Sartory Billard SB04-E uses the LJP G101ET.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSartory Billard SB04-E

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Sartory Billard SB04-E

MSRP $3,100

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

SB04-E39.5mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

SB04-E68h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

SB04-E100m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

SB04-E$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Adriatic

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

LJP G101ET

Power Reserve

41h

68h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$3,100

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