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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$7,700

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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 SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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