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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.6mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
60m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$11,600

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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