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Marathon Arctic Steel NavigatorvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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Arctic Steel Navigator
MarathonArctic Steel Navigator
MSRP $1,000
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Steel Navigator41mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Steel Navigator40h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Steel Navigator60m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Arctic Steel Navigator$1,000
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
MOP

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko NH34 GMT
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator

The Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator is praised for its pragmatic, no-nonsense design and comfortable wearability due to its thinner, ergonomic steel case. Owners and reviewers highlight its highly accurate ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers exceptional timekeeping and a seven-year battery life with a field-serviceable battery port. One owner reported their Arctic Steel Navigator's pip fell out shortly after unboxing, and the bezel later became gritty and hard to turn, though another owner found success cleaning their gritty bezel with soap and water. A reviewer noted a preference for a different strap design for a cleaner tail tuck. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Arctic Steel Navigator highly for its pragmatic design and accurate, reliable quartz movement.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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