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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D QuartzvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 59

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300
LEGEND DIVER 59
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 59
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
LEGEND DIVER 5942mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
LEGEND DIVER 5972h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
LEGEND DIVER 59300m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300
LEGEND DIVER 59$4,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
50.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
60m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
L888.6
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$4,100

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 59

The Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 is widely praised for its warm colors and the 42mm no-date configuration, with owners appreciating its comfortable and versatile wearability. Reviewers highlight the matte black grained-texture dial and sandblasted hands, noting the COSC-certified L888.6 caliber offers a 72-hour power reserve, all at a $4,100 price point. Opinions on bracelet comfort vary, with some finding it bulky on smaller wrists while others prefer it over the mesh option. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines LEGEND DIVER 59 a great release that preserves the model's identity.

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