Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is the cheaper of the two at $765, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $625 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series wears larger at 45mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series uses the 4R36.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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MSRP $765

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Prospex Sea The Black Series41h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Prospex Sea The Black Series200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

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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$765

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