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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$1,750

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing relative to its price point, featuring a beautiful case, bracelet, and strong Lumibrite lume. Enthusiasts and reviewers highlight the comfortable 42mm case size and the distinctive 4 o'clock crown position. The watch is powered by the in-house 6R54 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and rated accuracy of -5/+10 seconds per day, though one source notes the GMT function is secondary. Some find the 4:30 date window divisive, and the bezel clicks are described as quieter than expected. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its refined design and strong value proposition.

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