The New Steel Marathon Navigator Is More Capable Than Ever
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- Опубліковано 25 кві 2023
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wow, Just looked at the first 10 comments and they are all negative. I bought and have it here and it's very, very nice in person. The bezel action (not mentioned) is unreal and reminds me of my Tudor BB58 (both in terms of grip and action / feel). The watch has an iconic look (subjective) but, what is not subjective is that this is actually an iconic watch made for the service back in the early 90's. In today's landscape of watches, they all start to look and feel the same after a bit. This is refreshingly different and truly something unique that other people are just not going to have. The price is what it is, to say it's too expensive "for what it is" is just silly. Go find me another watch that looks like this, tritium, great company with long history, amazing bezel action, only 11mm thick, and a movement that is almost atomic accurate. Not to mention fans of this have wanted this since the late 90's, LOL. There is no other options for a navigator watch like this. The closest thing would be a CNC, Bernus, etc and they are just not the same. Anyway, I love mine and fans of this style of watch will love it too 🙂
Are you being paid by Marathon lol
@@climbmaintain Exactly. The little easter egg on this guy, is that during the day in certain lighting you get a nice splash of color from the tritium markers, giving the dial a very unique look. It's just like nothing else out there!
Travis, I bought a sage green navigator and returned it as disappointed. But this model addresses ALL of the thoughts I had and I have zero issues paying for more to get it. I really struggled with the return too as I love the history, toughness and all Marathons have best looking face in watchdom - to me :-) . Their entire line appeals tremendously to me. I didn't really want a SAR model as they are a big watch, as a daily wear. The navigator is perfect but the steel is a permanent watch now, and not a plastic representation. Love it and I'm 100% in.
@@dgordon130 Hi Gordon! Thanks for that comment. I agree with you on all accounts. Funny, when my plastic navigator arrived (about a year ago now), I was always dissatisfied with the bezel. I felt like it should have been metal, even if on a plastic case. In humid conditions, it would be loose to turn. Inside, with colder ac, it would stiffen up enough to be more tight. When wet it's useless. So, I for sure was never totally happy, but like you just love the whole look and idea. So, this steel one is just a dream. 😁. I also agree about the GSAR, I love the look but hate how tall, thick and heavy it is by comparison.
This definitely has that vintage black and silver vintage cameras look which I'm a big fan of. This one is on my short list of watches to own. It's absolutely beautiful. And having been in the Royal Canadian Air Force when I was young is another good reason for me to want this beauty. 😋
I have had this watch for almost 2 months now, and it does exactly what I need it to. I am an aviator in the Air Force and this watch is as advertised; Great for long ocean crossings and austere environment. The lume is completely legible through all hours of the night, which is necessary when operating in darkness for several hours. The twelve hour bezel is necessary for tracking a second time zone (UTC). The watch fits so well that I forget I am wearing it. Get the cheaper watch strap (Ballistic Nylon Strap). Thank me later.
Glad to hear it is working well for you, especially in that demanding setting. Thank you for sharing!
I worked as an avs tech for the Royal Canadian Air Force in the late '80s/early '90s and this watch reminds me so much of the dials used on the Kiowa helicopters we used to service. It truly has that 80s aviation vibe. A very cool watch. I'll get one for myself for sure. 438 Squadron represent!
I have the fiber model and I agree. As a pilot, it's my go to watch. It feels light. Lume is great. And I use the bezel to time my fuel burn. It's a beast of a watch. And I even wore it the whole weekend in Vegas.
These Marathon watches are incredibly impressive in the steel.
As an aside, I visited Kelly AFB in 1985 and saw the early Internet and a crazy conference room. The airman showing us the conference room asked, “What do y’all know about Cheyenne Mountain?”
I said, “Norad!” He had a friend there, so we were allowed to call “the mountain.” It was pretty amazing.
A lot of comments here about the price. There’s several websites where you can get this for $730 instead of buying from Marathon. Having been a long time fan of the Marathon GSAR, I can say that for the price you’re gonna get a super reliable and durable watch. You also get a thermo-compensated quartz movements, tritium gas tubes that glow all night, 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and GMT bezel. Sure there’s cheaper options out there, but not that offer these same features. I just ordered mine and can’t wait to add it to the collection. Definitely wish they offered the “US Government” marking on the dial, but still really excited about this watch
Marathon does offer this watch with the optional “US GOVERNMENT” dial.
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The value is in the specifications and the utility. I dig it. Others may not see it.
Exactly. I'm willing to be that all the people complaining about the price have never actually handled and worn a Marathon. The quality is and attention to detail is evident the minute you pick one up. My 41mm TSAR has been my "hell and back" watch, and I'll likely be picking up a steel Navigator this year as well.
I love this watch. If I hadn’t retired and was about to deploy, then I’d 100% buy it. Right now though I’m having a hard time justifying it because it feels like it’s a $500-600 watch and not $700+.
Pop off back,press in crown tube, flat saffire crystal. This watch costs about $90 to make, yet they chatge $830. Total rip off. Consumers need to start researching and demaning how quality watches are made, cause this isn't one. I'd also of preferred no battery hatch, just a screw back case - lasts longer and is safer.
Nice looking watch for sure, decent movement a bonus too. I was looking at tritium watches as an addition to my collection but feel its price point is off by 25% to be fair.
It's a great watch but , like you, I feel the price is excessive. £GBP600 would be fair.
Very interesting. I have the current non-metal version which only cost GBP£240 a couple of years or so ago. I'm tempted but don't feel able to justify the extra cost of this admittedly improved version. Marathon prices really have shot up in recent years for all models. To be quite clear, I love everything about this watch apart from the price!
I have both versions. Once you see this in the metal, you will never want to wear the plastic one again, LOL. Its unreal nice in person!
I'm sure you're right. It's my idea of field watch perfection. Only the price is holding me back.
@@meijiturtle3814 Yeah, I know what you mean. To be honest, I prefer this now over my GSAR. I have smaller wrists and this is just so amazing and thin! 11mm! The other great thing here is the bezel, it curves down and is SO nice to use. vs. the GSAR where it is blocky and tall. I think this is now the flagship of what they offer at the moment and I am sure will be out of stock more often than not.
Yikes 😬 that’s a lot of green… didn’t expect it in the $800 range. Marathon does make quality watches though. My GSAR is a tank. Neat to see them getting attention on the channel.
I'm totally buying this for outdoor activities! Super cool and lightweight package with all the boxes ticked for me.
Cool watch, the feature set and style is really good. That's make a very cool casual everyday watch, with date, "GMT" capability, accuracy... Really nice. Will keep it on my list.
I'm so happy that Marathon finally released(or is it re-issue) the steel navigator. One of my fav. Marathon watch. I'm hoping they release a non date version. that 10 spy is amazing!
There is a non date version now
People complaining about the price of $864 cdn on Marathon's website for a watch that is + or - 10 seconds a year with screw down crown, sapphire crystal, GMT bezel, case hardening to 900 vickers and only 11mm thick with Tritium gas tubes is surprising to say the least. The next closest watch in price with the same accuracy level would be the Longines VHP which is $1600 cdn on their website. The Citizen Chronomaster and Grand Seiko quartz that are obviously more premium start at $2500 - $3000 cdn, The Breitling Endurance Pro is a Chronograph but has the same accuracy and starts at $4250 cdn. If you are looking at accuracy you simply cannot compare this to a normal quartz watch with its + or - 15 seconds per month. Plus this watch has case hardening that while not quite up to Sinn's Tegimenting standards still provides a lot more scratch resistance than standard stainless steel. IMHO this is an amazing daily driver at a very reasonable price that I will definitely be purchasing in the very near future.
Where did you find that information about the case hardening? Thanks!
Thanks to being made now from steel instead of plastic, Teddy Bulbasaur recommends this variant for when your Charmeleon evolves to Charizard and now needs to both fly and breath fire.
Bought one last month directly from Marathon EU and the bezel is 90 clicks, not 120. That's a bit strange as it hits only the even minute gradings (3 clicks 2min). Also, the diameter of the bezel is only 38mm, whereas the case is 41mm (it is asymmetric on the right side towards the crown where it has the additional 3mm). This makes the dial feel very small in relative size to it's stated "41mm size" and more in line with the MSAR diver line. This should have been mentioned in the review as it's key information in my opinion. The watch is still great overall.
Just picked this up used. This thing just fits so well. First tritium watch and during the day I had my doubts. But at night this thing is amazing. And to know it will not be fading anytime soon is awesome. At msrp it’s steep. On the used market this thing is amazing. Highly recommend.
Pretty close to the perfect tool watch for those who work for a living. Grab and go without having to hack the movement every day. I like it 👍
Congratulations on putting a ring on Court. That’s so cool. Great for y’all
Its a beautiful watch, I've been looking for a nice pilot watch and this is a more affordable option than the other watch I've been eyeing (IWC Mark XV). My only gripe is the band, I would probably swap it out with a medium-thickness black leather band. If I still want this watch next year, I'll pick one up.
EDIT (7 months later) finally got it, jumped on a Christmas sale. I love it. Very attractive. Haven't swapped out the band yet, but I can already tell a leather band, while it will somewhat take away from the true "aviator" look, does elevate the aesthetic, instantly upgrades it to a dressy watch
Money quote - "....and for what it's worth, this watch was never made for snobs, anyway."
Indeed, Teddy. It's made for people who need a serious, reliable tool watch. And the only people who might be impressed are the people who know. 👍
Beautiful watch, a bit pricer for a quartz imho, it's remind me the Benrus. Thanks for the superb video Teddy.
If I didn't have my much loved 41mm TSAR, I'd definitely be looking to buy one of these...
I love the clean, simple style. Also a big fan of tritium!
teddy really just put on the captain cook before the video without winding it lol
It would be a very nice $450 watch.
looks exactly like one that i bought 20 years ago except it didnt have a date and was milspec.
Also mine has solid bars that are not removeable and there are no holes on the outside of the lugs.
For that price...I think I'd rather go with the Seiko King Turtle. Or maybe the Sumo. Inasmuch as Tritium is nice, it doesn't have too much of an advantage over Lumi Brite.
What is the weight of the steel navigator case vs the resin case?
Any possibility of a review on Archetype, The Electricianz, Nubio, or Thomas Earnshaw
Really like this new addition, but for the price I'll keep my GSAR on my wrist for now.
I've loved and owned Marathon watches for years, but for anyone that's new to this brand, or this watch, if the price is worth it to you, buy one! Marathon makes great time pieces and I've experienced exceptional customer service from Joe in the Canada office
Great upgrade and i guess it's a decent price for what you get. Living overseas though with additional import taxes the cost is a big fat no from me.
You need to make yourself a friend in the states who you can PayPal and have them send you 'adult novelty items' with a value of 5 USD
My experience with marathon is very poor. Excessive prices, customer service does not respond, refunds are not paid, all very dubious.
In addition, the price on the European market has increased from €760 to €937 overnight. For the money I get a Sinn or Damasko.....
But great video, thanks!
I have had nothing but great experiences with Marathon. Joe in service is amazing. We talked about watches for an hour on the phone last year when I called about my GSAR running about +14sec fast a day. He had me send it in and it came back running +1 spd! unreal. Handwritten note and everything. No charge either. Also, I have a Sinn 556i and a Damasko DS-30. Both are much more than this and not at all the same look & feel and makes no sense to consider them if this is a watch that speaks to you. Proper alternatives would be CWC watch, or perhaps Benrus and in both cases are still not the same and just as much if not more. I looked (and wanted) the Benrus Type I reissue. But, at $1700 was put off. When this was released, it was an easy choice for me, I have it here now and its so much nicer in person vs. the photos and video of it. The Bezel action is almost identical to my Tudor BB58. All the brands are getting price increases. Shit, I just paid $1600 for the Sinn 556i a few months ago and last year is was $1400.
@@travisharrisphotography This customer service is exactly the opposite of my experience, so i would be very happy with that too. the only thing i can imagine is that there is a difference between marathon usa and marathon europe. maybe more attention and care is given on their own market. In Germany, a Sinn 556 and DS 30 are around 1000€/1200€, which is not far from the steel Navigator. thanks for your advice!
@@MultiDrago22 Oh wow! That is a good point. Yeah the pricing I can see now is different for sure depending on where in the world you are located.
It's a 90-click bezel, not 120.
Teddy! For the algorithm…and Court!
This thing is the absolute bomb. Imho. This is the model I hoped they'd build. :-) Perfect.
Cool watch, what is the price?
Can you please review Orient Tri Star
Very nice watch it's beautiful. I like it heavy duty but it's overpriced to plot. The carbon 1 costs 450 this 1 costs 830. It's this thing should cost maybe a $100 more than the other one. It shouldn't cost no eight hundred and thirty dollars
Marathon Navigator is a great watch in steel case but in my book Casio G-SHOCK DW5600E at $45 is still and will remain THE GOAT.
Did you just compare precision Swiss movement to a Casio? 😂
I like this watch, and would love to have it on my wrist, but for me, the price is what is keeping me from buying it.
Interesting watch, but the inflated price for a quartz watch is hard to swallow. Steel is dirt cheap. So why the massive premium vs. the prior model?
The asymmetrical case is also weird and unnecessary. Why not make the case flare out on both sides equally, a kind of turtle shape?
The watch is based on the actual one made for the military back in the late 80's and early 90's. The shape, and specs were all dictated by the military. Because of that, it become a very iconic watch and many of us love that about it. It has a defined and unique look not found on others (like a Seiko). It's also so nice to have a quartz in a collection with so many autos now. Especially one with almost atomic accuracy! One less to worry about sending to service as well. Lots to love here, not to mention how unique it is. I have one here and in person its really cool! The bezel action is unreal nice, just like my Tudor BB58.
No. That's too low. You need to compare this to a Hamilton field watch for a reasonable price comparison.
@@meijiturtle3814 I have a Khaki Field here in front of me, along with the new steel nav that I just bought. I'll tell you, its night and day difference in many ways, not at all something that can be compared, with the exception of that they are both "military" watches. The steel on the Navigator is really nice, the bezel compares to my Tudor BB58, the accuracy is near atomic with this new movement, 100m water, tritium lume (amazing) and a look that just sets it apart from pretty much anything else short of a Benrus type II. Not to mention the horrible dial reflections on the Hamiltons. The people who buy this are like me, they love the style, the history and the unique look. If it's $600, $800 or $1200 I would have gotten it all the same. If someone is picking at the price, they simply don't want it bad enough and something else will be best for them. That's how I look at it anyway.
Available now in no date sterile white dial, $693. My next buy.
That's a hard one to love. The case just looks too "off" for my tastes, but another watch is never a bad thing. Great video!
Marathon.....listen
This is really overpriced.
LOL, we can add in most all the watch brands here as well... It is what it is. I paid for one and did not think twice about it. I love this watch!
@@travisharrisphotography just not for me. I no doubt might think differently on the wrist but I just think you get more value for money elsewhere. I had no problem with marathon pricing but just recently I feel they have upped their pricing to make people feel there are other alternatives, maybe not Military spec. In my opinion speaking from the point of view of British army watches, cwc, pulsar. They were seen as disposable with cheap movements and really poor overall. I personally don't think much of military spec since its done with such cost cutting at every corner. I think for example seiko prospex is a better spec than this Military spec at the same or similar price point, albeit without the fancy lume.
@@speedypaul2314 Yeah, I see what you are saying and to that point your right. But, I think most of us are buying based on looks, features etc and this is hard to find anything else like it. So, it becomes very unique. I was just on CWC site,, and honestly I see $1K for a quartz watch with bezel. and not one with the same accuracy. I think watches (and many other things) are just getting more costly in general. My Sinn 556 I just bought, $1600 and last year it was $1400 and the year before it was close to $1k. So yes, tons of options for $800, but only one that has the combination of what this Steel Nav. is offering (especially if you love the looks as I do). Hopefully that makes sense.
A tritium HAQ watch with military heritage it's not terribly overpriced.
@@lookatwrist Exactly! It's so funny how some people say "It's overpriced" but, based on what?? What other watch is *exactly* like this? Nothing! If you could only get a burger at McDonnalds and there was zero other fast food places, it would cost a hell of a lot more ;-)
It’s a nice watch,But it’s a thousand bucks in this country. Better value in a Seiko or Citizen
It’s a 90 click bezel
this video was published before right ?
Yes, he mis spoke the first time about the accuracy of the movement. So, he pulled it down and edited it.
Instead of a lot of useless information (as usual) tell us if the caseback screws on, or is it a cheaply made pop-off back design? Is the crown TUBE screwed into the case or is it a cheap machine-press-in design? I see they went for a cheap flat crystal again, instead of a doubled domed/ boxed saffire. There is no way I'd pay this, not just because its a quartz but because the dsign is sub-standard.
I would get one immediately if it were automatic
This will never be an auto because the originals were never auto. At best they may release a no date version, but that would be about it. I gotta say, with a large collection of autos, its so nice to have a Quartz! Not to mention one that is almost atomic accurate! Really cool stuff.
@@travisharrisphotography Thats true! Both would be pretty cool, but can't beat the original.
If it were automatic I wouldn’t fly with it, so I am glad they stuck with what makes the watch the best tool for flying as opposed to what makes it most popular with us watch enthusiasts.
@@travisharrisphotographyhaha they made a auto one only 150$ more than the quartz lol
lol that was a passionless 'rapido' video, we can tell you don't love it. IMO given that the GPM and GPQ steel versions have screw down case backs, this really ought to have had one too, a snap on case back is nasty, but I guess as it has a battery hatch, then it's semi-reasonable.
Not for me this one. Clearly made for a purpose but I can’t get past the design, the face / bezel being so much smaller than the case underneath doesn’t work for me.
Every time I take a photo of mine, or video it looks very different vs. real world. In the metal, the watch looks totally different. It really looks great in person, if you ever have the chance to see one definitely check it out! Truly one of a kind design and look. So cool and so refreshing in a time where everyone's "dive watch" all start to look the same, lol.
It's the case, it just looks wrong.
Just get a GSAR for a little more
LOL, more like sell the GSAR and get this one ;-) I have the Artic GSAR and I do love it, but the problem has always been its so damn thick and top heavy. Granted, if I had bigger wrist it would not be as bad, but still. Now, having the new Steel Nav in person, I cant see going back and wanting to wear the larger, heavier GSAR.
@@travisharrisphotography why not just get the MSAR?
@@oliverfasola19 So, I actually LOVE the look of the Navigator more :-) I love the bezel shape and how it slopes down. The MSAR (in person) is just not it. It looks WAY too thick vs the GSAR. My friend has one and I have seen it. It's also just a little too tiny (dial). The new Steel Nav.. is def. it! Its really nice.
That's a lot to pay for a $400.00 at best watch.
Shit every damn watch is overpriced have the previous version it has lasted ten years now,so if you can get that long out of a watch and it runs perfect, Swiss made break down the price over a long period of time and it really isn't too expensive
That is one hideous watch. 62MAS on the left, Turtle on the right. Just doesn't work. Throw in the clashing fonts and cluttered dial, and I just don't see who this is for.
It's for me! I love it! (and the thousands of others who will buy it).
@@travisharrisphotography do you work for marathon lol :)
@@speedypaul2314 LOL, no I was just shocked that no one had anything nice to say about it!
If they shaved 1 or 2 mm (and about $200) off this thing it would be a must buy for me.
You can buy TWO pistols for the price of this watch. People can talk all they want about it being a service watch but when the damn thing cost more than your Go To War Pistol it ain't very serviceable at all. Priorities.
It definitely should not cost more than your Go To War pistol. Hell, even a Glock 45 with trijicons and a tac light will best the cost of this watch. Please tell me your combat handgun is not a Canik…
@@phillipmarquez-tw3vn my M&P9 2.0 cost me $450. Add $100 for night sights. I could buy two MORE mags and STILL be under the price of this watch and have enough to buy a G-shock. 😂
Well, I do admit this is coming from a nearly 17 year Army who’s still serving in the reserves. Biased opinion…any of my SHTF pistol setups have probably $1000-1500 in them, my main duty rifle (Colt M4A1 Block2) is probably near $3k as it sits, and with my rank, I got handed one of these Stainless Navigators from supply because he always sees my in Movado or Invicta so he hooked me up! 😅
@@phillipmarquez-tw3vn I mean they are very nice watches but wow $800!?
@@EnriquetheSquirrel having one, I’ll tell you they’re durable as hell. I was looking at it as if Movado is $6-700 is a “more durable Swiss quartz” worth $100 more??? I say in comparison yes. Better than a non-Swiss bulova or seiko? Marginally, but NOT double the quality compared to double the price.
Too expensive
just cant imagine paying almost 1000 for a quartz watch. Def has to be sub 400 to even consider buying a quartz imo
Enjoy watching your videos and congrats on the success. That being said, perhaps your hand models can wear gloves.
Why? We don't wear white gloves.
@@wintermute8315 it’s not enjoyable to see cuts/blemishes on screen that close up.
Gloves are just weird , look at the watch, not the hands🤷♂️
Wow
Ugh.
Way too overpriced and the lack of solar or at least high beat at that price point is a sin.
High beat will not apply to a quartz watch, LOL. Also, my Atomic, solar Casio has a 10 year battery life. This watch has about 7 years LOL and is just about as accurate. So.... that's pretty close and amazing all at the same time. Not going to find that combo in another watch like this, anywhere..
@@travisharrisphotography you're wrong. Hi Beat does exist for quartz watches. Bulova Lunar Pilot.
@@salvadorHombre ah! Did not know. But still, the one in the new nav is nice with accuracy at only 10 sec per year! I love that.
@@travisharrisphotography Do you $800 love that?
@@salvadorHombre yes! Lol, I have one on my wrist. It's a really great watch. But, I have many in the collection, and I'm a big marathon fan with two others.
over priced I think.
Way overpriced
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CERAMIC
TITANIUM
other material watches please
They make the excellent fiber shell at about half the steel price and are current military issue.