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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
6N76

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$325

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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 Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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