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Marathon · Pilot's Navigator

Marathon CeraShell Pilot's Navigator

Pilot

$550In stock
Buy from MarathonFind used on eBay

Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-lug
48mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
CeraShell (bio-sourced composite)
Water resistance
60m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Caliber
ETA F06
Type
Quartz
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
nato
Hands
baton

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Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm

2 colorways

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Marathon Pilot's Navigator for its exceptional accuracy, with sources citing its ETA F06.412 quartz movement as keeping time within 10 seconds per year. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its classic pilot's watch design, comfortable 41mm steel case, and the constant illumination provided by tritium gas tubes. Some owners find the watch a great value, particularly at lower price points, while others express concern over the $800 price for the steel version. A few commenters noted the date window placement as undesirable, and one owner mentioned fixed spring bars limiting strap choices. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Pilot's Navigator highly for its robust tritium lume and outstanding accuracy at its price point.

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