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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
44.5mm
Thickness
11mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
9R65
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$11,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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