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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D QuartzvsPraesidus Desert Field

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$195

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What people say

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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