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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary 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 SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition45h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
8R48
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$2,500

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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 SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition for its refined presence and intricate dial patterns, with some favoring its unique red dial and steel bezel over other Speedtimer models. However, some owners criticize the 24-hour subdial as useless, the date window as recessed, and the stock bracelet as difficult to fit, while others find the pushers stick out too much. One owner notes the $995 price point is high for the 6R55 movement, suggesting a lower range, though others appreciate the Seiko finishing and charm. On balance, owners rate the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition well for its unique aesthetic and finishing, despite some functional and value concerns.

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