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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D QuartzvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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