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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$375

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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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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