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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsGrand Seiko SBGW258

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
SBGW25838mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
SBGW25872h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
SBGW25830m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
SBGW258$26,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
60m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$26,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

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