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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
200m

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
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$650

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its robust build quality, excellent bezel action, and strong lume that performs well in low light. Reviewers note specific models feature attractive dials, such as the jewel-toned teal with a water pattern or a deep dark blue gradient. Some owners highlight the comfortable wearability and solid bracelets. The 4R36 movement is mentioned with a 41-hour power reserve, while the 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and a stated accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. One owner finds the multi-lingual date function and divers extension difficult to use, and bracelet adjustment can be initially frustrating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its dive watch functionality and attractive dial designs.

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