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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
60m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Brown
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$2,700

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC as a beautiful, classy dress watch with deep brand heritage, suitable for special occasions. One owner noted the stock strap appears narrow due to the lug design, making spring bars visible. The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC reissue is considered a fantastic deal at $700, especially after a recent official Longines service and dial replacement, presenting it as a like-new watch. However, its lack of patina may disappoint collectors who value "character" from wear and scratches. Overall, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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