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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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