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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
60m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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