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

At MSRP the Seiko Monster is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $840 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Monster wears larger at 42.4mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 1.4mm difference across the dial.

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

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Monster.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Monster uses the 4R36.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSeiko Monster

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Seiko Monster

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MSRP $550

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Monster42.4mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Monster41h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Monster200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Monster$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Adriatic

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

4R36

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$550

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