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Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV QuartzvsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
60m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
L844.4
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,000
$3,550

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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.

Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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