Which is cheaper, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

At MSRP the Zelos Helmsman 3 is the cheaper of the two at $529, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $861 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Zelos Helmsman 3 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Zelos Helmsman 3.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 or the Zelos Helmsman 3?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Helmsman 3.

What movement does the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 run compared to the Zelos Helmsman 3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Zelos Helmsman 3 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

Zelos Helmsman 3

helmsman-ss-frost

MSRP $529

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12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Surge 30041mm

Helmsman 340mm

Power Reserve

Dark Surge 30041h

Helmsman 340h

Water Resistance

Dark Surge 300300m

Helmsman 3200m

MSRP

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Adriatic

SS - Frost

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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$529

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