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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsTissot Chrono L

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Chrono L40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
13 1/4'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$475

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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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

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