Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Recraft Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $1,125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Recraft Series?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Seiko Recraft Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Recraft Series uses the 7S26.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSeiko Recraft Series

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Seiko Recraft Series

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MSRP $265

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Recraft Series43.5mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Recraft Series40h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Recraft Series50m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Adriatic

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

7S26

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$265

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