Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Spinnaker Tesei Titanium?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Tesei Titanium is the cheaper of the two at $625, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $765 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Spinnaker Tesei Titanium?

The Spinnaker Tesei Titanium wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Spinnaker Tesei Titanium?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Spinnaker Tesei Titanium.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Spinnaker Tesei Titanium?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Tesei Titanium.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Spinnaker Tesei Titanium?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Spinnaker Tesei Titanium uses the SII NH35A.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSpinnaker Tesei Titanium

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Spinnaker Tesei Titanium

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MSRP $625

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Tesei Titanium42mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Tesei Titanium40h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Tesei Titanium200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Tesei Titanium$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$625

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