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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsVaer Calendar Field

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Water Resistance
60m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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