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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Water Resistance
60m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Sellita SW300
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$1,775

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What people say

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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz is widely praised for its highly accurate Swiss Made ETA F06.412 PreciDrive movement, with stated accuracy of ±10 seconds per year, and its constant low-light visibility from self-illuminating tritium tubes. Owners find the watch comfortable and impressive, noting its 41mm sandblasted steel case with an asymmetrical design, bi-directional GMT bezel with excellent action, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz highly for its robust tool watch design and exceptional accuracy at its price point.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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