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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad AutovsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

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American Classic RailRoad Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto
MSRP $1,295
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto32mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto43h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto50m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto$1,295
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
32mm
41mm
Thickness
11.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Beige
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2681
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
43h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$1,300

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto as a versatile everyday watch, noting its stellar appearance on bracelet or strap and the desirable H-10 movement providing an 80-hour power reserve. The 40mm case, measuring 11.35mm thick with slightly turned-down lugs, contributes to a thinner perceived profile. It is offered for $430 shipped and includes a travel pouch.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

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