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Farer MOONPHASEvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Moonphase
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
48mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$1,300
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