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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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