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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSeiko Astron

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Astron41.2mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Astron100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Astron$2,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
41.2mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
3X62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$2,200

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

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