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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsVario Futurist

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10mm
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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