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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsGrand Seiko SBGE277

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
SBGE27744mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
SBGE27772h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
SBGE277200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
SBGE277$6,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$6,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

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