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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsPraesidus Desert Field

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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