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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum PatinavsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
PraesidusC-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina
MSRP $550
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina38mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina$550
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
C-47 D-Day - Aluminum Patina
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$1,300

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What people say

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Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina

The Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina is praised for its 38mm diameter and its dial, crafted from actual C-47 airplane doors, offering a unique patina and historical context. Reviewers note its utilitarian, vintage military aesthetic, enhanced by a sandblasted stainless steel case and acrylic crystal. The watch is equipped with a Miyota 9039 movement, 100m water resistance, and Super-LumiNova for visibility. Accuracy is rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Praesidus C-47 D-day - Aluminum Patina's historical dial as its most compelling feature, transforming a potentially divisive material into a unique selling point.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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