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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D AutovsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Water Resistance
60m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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