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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D QuartzvsTissot Tradition

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300
Tradition
TissotTradition
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Tradition42mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
Tradition30m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300
Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
7.47mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$450

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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.

Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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