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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D QuartzvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.9mm
Water Resistance
60m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Sellita SW300
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$1,775

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What people say

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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