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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsRZE Aspirare

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
53mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
60m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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