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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D AutovsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
60m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$425

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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