Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $1,567 for the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour — a $177 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour carries a 41-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour uses the Sellita SW200.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour

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MSRP $1,567

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Darkest Hour39mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Darkest Hour41h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Darkest Hour100m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Darkest Hour$1,567

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Thickness

14.2mm

13mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

Material

Stainless Steel

904L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Adriatic

Brown

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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