Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $3,300 for the Seiko King Seiko KSK — a $1,910 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 38.6mm for the Seiko King Seiko KSK — a 2.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 5m for the Seiko King Seiko KSK.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko King Seiko KSK?

The Seiko King Seiko KSK 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 Seiko King Seiko KSK?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko King Seiko KSK uses the 6L35.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Seiko King Seiko KSK

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MSRP $3,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

King Seiko KSK38.6mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

King Seiko KSK45h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

King Seiko KSK50m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Box

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Adriatic

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

6L35

Power Reserve

41h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$3,300

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