Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens is the cheaper of the two at $595, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $795 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

The Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens wears larger at 41.8mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens uses the 4R39.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

ssa463j1

MSRP $595

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens—

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

Dial Color

Adriatic

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

4R39

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$595

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