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Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph MeteoritevsMarathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

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CeraShell Pilot's Navigator
MarathonCeraShell Pilot's Navigator
MSRP $550
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Meteorite

Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Meteorite for its striking appearance, clean lines, and symmetric Bauhaus design. One owner reports exceptional timekeeping, losing only about 4 minutes annually, comparable to much more expensive timepieces. The scratch-resistant case and glass are also noted as positive attributes. However, one owner experienced a significant quality issue, reporting a broken crown and a dead watch after one year, leading to a negative assessment of the brand. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Meteorite highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value, despite one significant reported quality defect.

Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

Owners widely praise the Marathon Pilot's Navigator for its exceptional accuracy, with sources citing its ETA F06.412 quartz movement as keeping time within 10 seconds per year. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its classic pilot's watch design, comfortable 41mm steel case, and the constant illumination provided by tritium gas tubes. Some owners find the watch a great value, particularly at lower price points, while others express concern over the $800 price for the steel version. A few commenters noted the date window placement as undesirable, and one owner mentioned fixed spring bars limiting strap choices. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Pilot's Navigator highly for its robust tritium lume and outstanding accuracy at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronograph Meteorite42.5mm
CeraShell Pilot's Navigator41mm
Power Reserve
Chronograph Meteorite
CeraShell Pilot's Navigator40h
Water Resistance
Chronograph Meteorite50m
CeraShell Pilot's Navigator60m
MSRP
Chronograph Meteorite$369
CeraShell Pilot's Navigator$550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
CeraShell (bio-sourced composite)
Finish
Crafted from hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel and scratch-resistant, sapphire-hardened mineral glass. Water-resistant up to 5 ATM.
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
60m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Meteorite
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota VD57
ETA F06
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$369
$550
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