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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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Explorer
Compass TimepiecesExplorer
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
Explorer—
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
—
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
48mm
Lug Width
—
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
39h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$1,300
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