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Tudor 1926 39mm AutomaticvsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

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1926 39mm Automatic
Tudor1926 39mm Automatic
MSRP $2,575
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400
What people say

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Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic for its gorgeous appearance in person and excellent value, feeling they receive more than they pay for. It is considered a versatile everyday watch, suitable as a dress watch with 330 ft water resistance. Some owners note the 39mm Tudor 1926 wears larger than its stated size due to its small bezel and big dial, though it feels perfect on wrists just under 7 inches. One reviewer notes the Tudor 1926 Luna variant features a moonphase complication and uses a Sellita SW280-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor 1926 39mm Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto is praised for its durable construction, featuring a sandblasted steel case with improved lugs, a bi-directional bezel with excellent action, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the constant visibility provided by self-illuminating tritium gas tubes and the precision of its ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers accuracy to about 10 seconds per year. The watch includes a GMT bezel for dual timekeeping and a synthetic sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto highly for its robust tool-watch design and reliable tritium illumination.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 39mm Automatic39mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Power Reserve
1926 39mm Automatic38h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Water Resistance
1926 39mm Automatic100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
MSRP
1926 39mm Automatic$2,575
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
9.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
60m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,575
$1,400
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