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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
60m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
MT5612-U
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$6,900

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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