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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsGrand Seiko SLGW004

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
SLGW004
Grand SeikoSLGW004
MSRP $30,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
SLGW00438.8mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
SLGW00480h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
SLGW00430m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
SLGW004$30,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.8mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
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
$30,000

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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 SLGW004

The Grand Seiko SLGW004 is praised for its elegant, faithful reissue design and impressive technical execution, featuring a new 9SA4 hi-beat manual-winding movement with an 80-hour power reserve and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the sharp case facets, double-signed dial, and beautifully decorated movement visible through the display caseback, along with an enjoyable winding experience. One reviewer noted a desire for better water resistance and expressed a dislike for the etched sapphire case back. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW004 highly for its elegant design and technically impressive movement.

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