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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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