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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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