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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV AutovsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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