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Vaer SwissvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

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Swiss
VaerSwiss
MSRP $1,099
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Swiss36mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Swiss40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Swiss100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
MSRP
Swiss$1,099
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
9.4mm
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Swiss
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099
$1,000

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What people say

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Vaer Swiss

Vaer Swiss owners widely praise its exceptional case finishing, featuring alternating polished and brushed chamfered edges and lugs that curve to hug the wrist. Reviewers note the attractive design with twisted lugs, a double-domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating, and a visually appealing Swiss movement. Some owners report the date changes slightly before midnight, the packaging is basic, and a canvas strap was of poor quality, with customer service response being slow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Swiss highly for its attractive design and case finishing at the price.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz is widely praised for its highly accurate Swiss Made ETA F06.412 PreciDrive movement, with stated accuracy of ±10 seconds per year, and its constant low-light visibility from self-illuminating tritium tubes. Owners find the watch comfortable and impressive, noting its 41mm sandblasted steel case with an asymmetrical design, bi-directional GMT bezel with excellent action, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz highly for its robust tool watch design and exceptional accuracy at its price point.

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