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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsVaer Tactical Field

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
36mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$199

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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.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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