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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsZelos Vitesse

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Gulf

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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