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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D AutovsPraesidus Desert Field

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Ronda 515
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$195

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What people say

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto is praised for its durable construction, featuring a sandblasted steel case with improved lugs, a bi-directional bezel with excellent action, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the constant visibility provided by self-illuminating tritium gas tubes and the precision of its ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers accuracy to about 10 seconds per year. The watch includes a GMT bezel for dual timekeeping and a synthetic sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto highly for its robust tool-watch design and reliable tritium illumination.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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