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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
VS213
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$265

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What people say

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz is widely praised for its highly accurate Swiss Made ETA F06.412 PreciDrive movement, with stated accuracy of ±10 seconds per year, and its constant low-light visibility from self-illuminating tritium tubes. Owners find the watch comfortable and impressive, noting its 41mm sandblasted steel case with an asymmetrical design, bi-directional GMT bezel with excellent action, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz highly for its robust tool watch design and exceptional accuracy at its price point.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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