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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Salmon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$1,300

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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