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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
60m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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