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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$265

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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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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