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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D AutovsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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