Side by side

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsZelos Comet 39

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
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$2,499

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto vs Zelos Comet 39 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.