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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D QuartzvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
SII NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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