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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsSchofield Obscura

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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