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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

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.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,300
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