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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsPinion Neutron

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Neutron38mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Neutron40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Neutron100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Neutron$1,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$1,600

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What people say

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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.

Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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