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Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator — Black
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Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

Pilot

Owners widely praise the Marathon Pilot's Navigator for its exceptional accuracy, with sources citing its ETA F06.412 quartz movement as keeping time within 10 seconds per year. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its classic pilot's watch design, comfortable 41mm steel case, and the constant illumination provided by tritium gas tubes. Some owners find the watch a great value, particularly at lower price points, while others express concern over the $800 price for the steel version. A few commenters noted the date window placement as undesirable, and one owner mentioned fixed spring bars limiting strap choices. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Pilot's Navigator highly for its robust tritium lume and outstanding accuracy at its price point.

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Case
41mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
60m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter41mm
Thickness11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug48mm
Lug Width20mm
02

Case Build

MaterialCeraShell (bio-sourced composite)
Water Resistance60m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
Dial ColorBlack
04

Movement

Caliber
ETA F06
TypeQuartz
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapNATO strap
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026

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In a nutshell

The Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator is a quartz pilot watch, with a 41mm cerashell (bio-sourced composite) case, 11.5mm thick, powered by the ETA F06 movement. Water resistance is rated to 60m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $550.

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