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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
41.7mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$595

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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