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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.3mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
2R05
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$575

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

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