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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic for its excellent finishing, on-the-fly micro-adjust bracelet, and GADA versatility, with some calling it their best offering and a bargain. However, the lume is consistently criticized as weak, particularly for its price point. Some owners find the dial's multiple color pops distracting, and one notes the brand's poor aftermarket value retention. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic highly for its build quality and versatility 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.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
60m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$1,000
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