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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSpinnaker Spence 300

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
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Water Resistance
60m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Aquamarine

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$650

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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.

Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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