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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsFarer AQUAMATIC

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$875

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What people say

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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