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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSchofield Obscura

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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