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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsSugess Tourbillon Master S454

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Tourbillon Master S4545m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Tourbillon Master S454$999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
11mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
60m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
ST8000
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$999

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master S454

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master S454 for its attractive dial finishing, sharp case edges, and the visual appeal of its genuine tourbillon, especially considering its price point. Specific strengths highlighted include a delicate 38mm size with 11.5mm thickness and a crisp winding feel. However, multiple owners note accuracy issues, with figures ranging from +6 to +11 seconds per day and one report of -12 seconds per day. Concerns are also raised about the movement's finishing upon close inspection, the lack of internal anti-reflective coating causing reflections, a small crown that makes winding cumbersome, and potential long-term durability and serviceability challenges. The 24-hour complication is not independently adjustable, and water resistance is limited to 50m. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master S454 highly for its impressive tourbillon and finishing at the price, despite some noted accuracy and finishing caveats.

From video reviewers

The value proposition of a functional tourbillon movement under $600 is a significant strength. Reviewers noted issues with the bracelet and wearability.

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