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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
41.8mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R39
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$595

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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 Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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