Side by side

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$199

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto vs Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.