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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,300

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

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