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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D QuartzvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
40mm
Water Resistance
60m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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