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Bremont ionBirdvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

ionBird
BremontionBird
MSRP $5,800
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ionBird43mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
ionBird40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Water Resistance
ionBird
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
MSRP
ionBird$5,800
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Regular length (15cm - 19cm wrist size)
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
$1,000

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What people say

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Bremont ionBird

Owners report the Bremont ionBird is overpriced and features a printed dial with a poorly placed date window at 4:30, which some find visually disruptive. However, some owners suggest its case finishing is superior to competitors. The 43mm titanium Bremont ionBird GMT is powered by a COSC-certified BE-93-2AV automatic movement and retails for $5,795. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Bremont ionBird's date window placement and price point to be significant drawbacks.

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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