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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
60m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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