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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D AutovsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
38mm
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$399

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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.

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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