Eza AirFightervsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Eza AirFighter at true scale

AirFighter

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto at true scale

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

48mm

Thickness

12.3mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

60m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$1,175

lowest

$1,300

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.3mm
11.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
60m

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,175
$1,300
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Eza AirFighter

The Eza AirFighter is widely praised for its value, offering a well-constructed pilot-style watch with a vintage-inspired aesthetic and legible matte black dial. Owners and reviewers highlight its good price-to-quality ratio, pleasant case finishing with brushed and polished elements, and a design reminiscent of WWII observer watches. The watch features a no-date complication, sapphire crystal, and an easy-to-grip onion crown. While most sources confirm the Sellita SW200-1 movement, some older reviews mention an ETA 2824-2 adjusted to six positions, with one forum noting initial value questions when a Miyota movement was previously offered at a higher price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Eza AirFighter highly for its excellent value and classic pilot watch design.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

Owners widely praise the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto for its rugged, tank-like build and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its bright tritium lume for excellent low-light visibility. The watch is also noted for its accuracy and value as a tool watch with aviation history. Some owners find the watch runs a bit small, and one owner of a sibling model noted it as thicker and heavier than other Navigator models. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto features a 41mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and a bi-directional bezel. Overall, owners rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its robust construction and excellent low-light legibility at the price.