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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH42mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
L688.4

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$3,700

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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 SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

The Longines Spirit Chronograph is widely praised for its excellent value, featuring a COSC-certified automatic movement with a column wheel chronograph and impressive finishing for its price. Owners and reviewers highlight its solid build, elegant dial with spectacular lume, and comfortable bracelet with a secure clasp. The aviation-inspired design is noted for its legibility and personality, with some appreciating the historical five-star rating as a nod to Longines' heritage, while others find it unnecessary clutter. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with one owner noting +1.7 seconds over 24 hours, and the movement offers a 54-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Chronograph highly for its blend of classic design, robust build, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit Chronograph features a high-quality ceramic bezel with satisfying bezel action. The watch's value as a mechanical chronograph under $3,000 is notable, particularly for its pilot watch design. However, the lume brightness is somewhat limited, and the finishing could be improved, with inconsistent execution of various finishes on the details.

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