Marathon Navigator vs Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078

Both are pilot / aviation watches — here's how the specs differ and which to pick.

Last verified 2026-06-27 · specs from manufacturer data · tier = price band, confirm the live price at the retailer

Spec	Marathon Navigator	Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078
Movement	Quartz	Solar / light-powered
Water resistance	60m	200m
Case size	41mm	46mm
Crystal	acrylic	mineral
Style	Pilot / aviation	Pilot / aviation
Price tier	Mid	Upper

Which should you buy?

their movements differ — Marathon Navigator: quartz, Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078: solar / light-powered
the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 takes more water (200m) — the one to pick if you actually swim or dive
the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 has a mineral crystal — more scratch-resistant for daily wear
the Marathon Navigator wears 41mm vs the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078's 46mm — choose by wrist size
the Marathon Navigator sits in the lower price tier (Mid) if budget leads

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Marathon Navigator and the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078?
Both are pilot / aviation watches. The Marathon Navigator is quartz, 60m water resistance, 41mm, acrylic crystal; the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078 is solar / light-powered, 200m water resistance, 46mm, mineral crystal.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Navigator or the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078?
The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T JY8078, 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 Skyhawk A-T JY8078?
The Marathon Navigator is the lower-priced tier; the other steps up in build for more money — confirm both live prices at the retailer.

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