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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7vsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

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Flieger F-39 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-39 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Flieger F-39 Werk 738h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Water Resistance
Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
MSRP
Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
60m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,510
$1,400

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What people say

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Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

The Fortis Flieger is widely praised for its superb readability, robust build quality, and phenomenal fit and finish, with reviewers noting the practical Type-A dial and utilitarian design. The F-39 models are noted to wear large due to their lug-to-lug distance, and the UW-30 movement offers a 38-hour power reserve, while other variants feature a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Fortis Flieger's modern, stylish take on pilot's watches, balancing legibility with unique aesthetics.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto is praised for its durable construction, featuring a sandblasted steel case with improved lugs, a bi-directional bezel with excellent action, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the constant visibility provided by self-illuminating tritium gas tubes and the precision of its ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers accuracy to about 10 seconds per year. The watch includes a GMT bezel for dual timekeeping and a synthetic sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto highly for its robust tool-watch design and reliable tritium illumination.

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