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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsZelos Swordfish 3

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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