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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSeestern S456 GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
None
C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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