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Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II – Crimson RedvsMarathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

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Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II – Crimson Red

Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II – Crimson Red for its sunburst dial and blue leather strap, with multiple users reporting good finishing for the $146 sale price. There is a split opinion on the dial colors, with some finding them paler than official images while others attribute this to lighting conditions. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley II – Crimson Red highly for its attractive dial and good value at the sale price.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Huxley II – Crimson Red40mm
CeraShell Pilot's Navigator41mm
Power Reserve
Huxley II – Crimson Red
CeraShell Pilot's Navigator
Water Resistance
Huxley II – Crimson Red50m
CeraShell Pilot's Navigator60m
MSRP
Huxley II – Crimson Red$249
CeraShell Pilot's Navigator$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
0mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
CeraShell (bio-sourced composite)
Water Resistance
50m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA F06

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$550
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