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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D QuartzvsZelos Nova 37

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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