Marathon Navigator vs Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000
Both are pilot / aviation watches in the mid tier — here's how the specs differ and which to pick.
| Spec | Marathon Navigator | Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Quartz | Solar / light-powered |
| Water resistance | 60m | 200m |
| Case size | 41mm | 42mm |
| Crystal | acrylic | mineral |
| Style | Pilot / aviation | Pilot / aviation |
| Price tier | Mid | Mid |
Which should you buy?
- their movements differ — Marathon Navigator: quartz, Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000: solar / light-powered
- the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 takes more water (200m) — the one to pick if you actually swim or dive
- the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 has a mineral crystal — more scratch-resistant for daily wear
- the Marathon Navigator wears 41mm vs the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000's 42mm — choose by wrist size
Where to buy
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Marathon Navigator and the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000?
Both are pilot / aviation watches in the mid tier. The Marathon Navigator is quartz, 60m water resistance, 41mm, acrylic crystal; the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000 is solar / light-powered, 200m water resistance, 42mm, mineral crystal.
Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Navigator or the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000?
The Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000, rated 200m, versus 60m on the other. Pick 100m or higher for swimming and 200m+ for diving.
Which is better value, the Marathon Navigator or the Citizen Promaster Nighthawk BJ7000?
Both sit in the mid tier, so it comes down to movement, water resistance and case size — see the spec table above.
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