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Citizen Zenshin ChronovsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

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

Zenshin Chrono
CitizenZenshin Chrono
MSRP $488
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zenshin Chrono42.5mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Zenshin Chrono40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Zenshin Chrono100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
MSRP
Zenshin Chrono$488
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Super Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Salmon
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
B620
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$1,000

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What people say

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Citizen Zenshin Chrono

The Citizen Zenshin Chrono is widely praised for its comfortable, lightweight Super Titanium build and its attractive, textured dials in various colors. Owners and reviewers alike highlight its clean 3/6/9 layout and retro-inspired, Genta-esque aesthetic. The Eco-Drive quartz chronograph movement, 100m water resistance, and sapphire crystal are noted features. Some owners find the integrated bracelet's end link extends the lug-to-lug feel, and the clasp is described as flimsy with limited micro-adjustment. The subdials are considered small relative to the bezel by one reviewer, and another expressed a desire for a 12-hour chronograph. The lume is reported to be short-lived. Overall, the Citizen Zenshin Chrono is considered excellent value, praised for its comfortable wearability and distinctive dial design.

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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