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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
8L35
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$3,300

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

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