Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vaer Field?

At MSRP the Vaer Field is the cheaper of the two at $329, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $1,061 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vaer Field?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Vaer Field — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vaer Field?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Vaer Field.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Vaer Field?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Field.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Vaer Field?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Vaer Field uses the Miyota 9015.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsVaer Field

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Vaer Field

a5-field-white-usa-automatic

MSRP $329

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Field40mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Field40h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Field100m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Adriatic

White

Lume

SuperLuminova C3

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$329

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