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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto ChronovsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono for its historically significant retro design, clean panda dial, and value, with many noting its comfortable wearability and how it garners compliments. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive dial with well-placed sub-registers and polished indices, evoking a vintage charm. Some owners find the 14mm+ case thickness substantial, though others note it wears smaller than expected and fits under shirt cuffs. The H-31 movement's rotor is described as spinny by one owner, and accuracy figures range from +3 to +8 seconds per day, with one owner noting the OEM strap is utilitarian. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14.45mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$1,000
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