Marathon CeraShell Pilot's NavigatorvsMomentum Smokejumper VPD Homicide

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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.

Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator at true scale

CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

Momentum Smokejumper VPD Homicide at true scale

Smokejumper VPD Homicide

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

lowest

50.5mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

60m

100m

highest

MSRP

$550

$265

lowest

Movement

ETA F06

Seiko (Epson) VS43

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
n/a
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
CeraShell (bio-sourced composite)
Titanium
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA F06
Seiko (Epson) VS43
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$265
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Reviews

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

Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

Owners widely praise the Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator for its crisp look, white markings, and tritium lume, with many finding it a compelling choice and an excellent continuation of the original design. Reviewers highlight its highly accurate ETA F06 quartz movement, rated to ±10 seconds per year, and the comfortable 41mm case. Some community members expressed disappointment with the $800 price point and the inclusion of a date window, while one owner noted significant play in the bezel. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator highly for its accuracy and tritium lume at the price.

Momentum Smokejumper VPD Homicide

Owners widely praise the Momentum Smokejumper / VPD Homicide for its value, titanium case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the minute hand precisely reaches the markers, and appreciate the good build quality and finishing on the hands and dial. One owner reported a movement issue causing unreliability, while another prefers tritium over lume. Overall, owners rate the Momentum Smokejumper / VPD Homicide highly for its robust features and value proposition in a titanium package.