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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
9.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$1,300

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What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

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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