Awesome basic field watch!!
There are a lot of companies that talk about being tough and having tactical or military grade specifications without really being anything more than a fashion accessory. This watch is not a fashion accessory although it does look good in my opinion.
Many watches now use cases that are 40mm+, in fact most are 44mm or larger some as big as 55mm!!! So if. you are used to big flashy watches this is not going to be the watch for you. It is a 34mm case which is rather small by modern standards.
Okay you are still with me, then lets get to what this watch is. It is one badass functional timepiece. It has a wrist presence of a watch at least 40mm or in my opinion despite its small size it wears very big and I really like the case. I have had some poly carbon fiber cases which I really did not like and one forged carbon cased watch which I did like but is much more expensive. I find the fibershell material that Marathon uses to be a perfect choice for this type of watch. I am not a fan of army green and I originally wanted the black model but this one was so heavily discounted I went with it and I am glad I did. The case because of the rugged shape and box like lines really make the watch look tough. The color is such a matt dark green I do not mind it at all.
This watch has the venerable Seiko NH35 movement that hack's and hand winds. It is a great cheap and reliable movement. Very accurate for the cost. Marathon does not rip you off like almost every other watch company and charges the same price whether you choose quartz or mechanical. There are a lot of other companies that will charge close to $100-$300 or more for a watch with a NH35 movement over a quartz when there is actually very little difference in cost. I am very happy to have the Seiko at this price in a GTLS display watch!
Lets get to the case and other features. The Crown, case back, and bezel are all stainless steel. The crown and bezel are blasted steel and the case back is brushed and polished. The crystal is a 3mm thick anti-reflective sapphire crystal which of course is awesome at any price!
The build quality of this watch is excellent. Marathon is not in the business of making luxury watches so don't expect that but if you want quality and a lot of features you won't find in other watches at this price. I highly recommend this watch!!
Now we will get to what really sets this mechanical field watch apart from the rest which is the Marathon GTLS illumination system which uses borosilicate glass tubes filled with tritium for a constant glow for up to 25 years. There really is nothing like gtls at night. The tubes Marathon uses are better than average but not T100. The dial is a dark flat black with very crisp and legible printing for all the numerals. The dial and hands are ultra legible in all conditions.
The band is a standard nylon strap similar to a nato but shorter and more comfortable.
So if you want a true "tough" watch with a true military heritage and specs look no further. Don't worry about the size as it looks surprisingly big for it's small size which makes it ultra functional during any activity. Any athlete's looking for a reliable watch should consider this Marathon!
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The Marathon General Purpose Mechanical in Stainless Steel is inspired by the historic Marathon GG-W-113 field watch, but also fulfills the latest government specified military standard of MIL-PRF-46374G, Type I, Class 1.
Built with a case made from 316L surgical grade stainless steel, and using the venerable ETA-2801 movement, the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical in Stainless Steel is a vintage inspired timepiece that is as good looking as it is durable.
Packing features essential for military operations, such as a 24 hour dial, nylon strap, drilled lugs, hacking seconds, constant glow tritium illumination tubes, and much more, the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical in Stainless Steel is a tough yet beautiful watch with a robust yet high quality hand winding movement.
Inspired by the Marathon GG-W-113 field watch used throughout the 1980s by the US Army, the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical in Stainless Steel revives this vintage style with an update of modern materials and standards. The Marathon General Purpose Mechanical in Stainless Steel is manufactured from 316L surgical grade stainless steel with a satinized graphite grey finish, giving the look of a vintage field watch with the proper functionality and durability of a modern one. The crystal (glass lens) of the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical in Stainless Steel is made from sapphire, as sapphire crystals are the ultimate in scratch resistance, overall durability, and clarity of dial viewing, essential factors for military personnel. To assist in low light viewing, the dial of the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical in Stainless Steel uses tritium tubes for the hour indices as well as hour and minute hands. Tritium is a self illuminating gas which will provide a 24/7 glow without the need for charging by an external light source.
Own a piece of both military and horological history with the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical in Stainless Steel.
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The Humbvee of watches!! Awesome!!!
Awesome basic field watch!!There are a lot of companies that talk about being tough and having tactical or military grade specifications without really being anything more than a fashion accessory. This watch is not a fashion accessory although it does look good in my opinion.Many watches now use cases that are 40mm+, in fact most are 44mm or larger some as big as 55mm!!! So if. you are used to big flashy watches this is not going to be the watch for you. It is a 34mm case which is rather small by modern standards.Okay you are still with me, then lets get to what this watch is. It is one badass functional timepiece. It has a wrist presence of a watch at least 40mm or in my opinion despite its small size it wears very big and I really like the case. I have had some poly carbon fiber cases which I really did not like and one forged carbon cased watch which I did like but is much more expensive. I find the fibershell material that Marathon uses to be a perfect choice for this type of watch. I am not a fan of army green and I originally wanted the black model but this one was so heavily discounted I went with it and I am glad I did. The case because of the rugged shape and box like lines really make the watch look tough. The color is such a matt dark green I do not mind it at all.This watch has the venerable Seiko NH35 movement that hack's and hand winds. It is a great cheap and reliable movement. Very accurate for the cost. Marathon does not rip you off like almost every other watch company and charges the same price whether you choose quartz or mechanical. There are a lot of other companies that will charge close to $100-$300 or more for a watch with a NH35 movement over a quartz when there is actually very little difference in cost. I am very happy to have the Seiko at this price in a GTLS display watch!Lets get to the case and other features. The Crown, case back, and bezel are all stainless steel. The crown and bezel are blasted steel and the case back is brushed and polished. The crystal is a 3mm thick anti-reflective sapphire crystal which of course is awesome at any price!The build quality of this watch is excellent. Marathon is not in the business of making luxury watches so don't expect that but if you want quality and a lot of features you won't find in other watches at this price. I highly recommend this watch!!Now we will get to what really sets this mechanical field watch apart from the rest which is the Marathon GTLS illumination system which uses borosilicate glass tubes filled with tritium for a constant glow for up to 25 years. There really is nothing like gtls at night. The tubes Marathon uses are better than average but not T100. The dial is a dark flat black with very crisp and legible printing for all the numerals. The dial and hands are ultra legible in all conditions.The band is a standard nylon strap similar to a nato but shorter and more comfortable.So if you want a true "tough" watch with a true military heritage and specs look no further. Don't worry about the size as it looks surprisingly big for it's small size which makes it ultra functional during any activity. Any athlete's looking for a reliable watch should consider this Marathon!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017
Color: Sage Green Case - No Government Markings DialVerified Purchase
Awesome basic field watch!!
There are a lot of companies that talk about being tough and having tactical or military grade specifications without really being anything more than a fashion accessory. This watch is not a fashion accessory although it does look good in my opinion.
Many watches now use cases that are 40mm+, in fact most are 44mm or larger some as big as 55mm!!! So if. you are used to big flashy watches this is not going to be the watch for you. It is a 34mm case which is rather small by modern standards.
Okay you are still with me, then lets get to what this watch is. It is one badass functional timepiece. It has a wrist presence of a watch at least 40mm or in my opinion despite its small size it wears very big and I really like the case. I have had some poly carbon fiber cases which I really did not like and one forged carbon cased watch which I did like but is much more expensive. I find the fibershell material that Marathon uses to be a perfect choice for this type of watch. I am not a fan of army green and I originally wanted the black model but this one was so heavily discounted I went with it and I am glad I did. The case because of the rugged shape and box like lines really make the watch look tough. The color is such a matt dark green I do not mind it at all.
This watch has the venerable Seiko NH35 movement that hack's and hand winds. It is a great cheap and reliable movement. Very accurate for the cost. Marathon does not rip you off like almost every other watch company and charges the same price whether you choose quartz or mechanical. There are a lot of other companies that will charge close to $100-$300 or more for a watch with a NH35 movement over a quartz when there is actually very little difference in cost. I am very happy to have the Seiko at this price in a GTLS display watch!
Lets get to the case and other features. The Crown, case back, and bezel are all stainless steel. The crown and bezel are blasted steel and the case back is brushed and polished. The crystal is a 3mm thick anti-reflective sapphire crystal which of course is awesome at any price!
The build quality of this watch is excellent. Marathon is not in the business of making luxury watches so don't expect that but if you want quality and a lot of features you won't find in other watches at this price. I highly recommend this watch!!
Now we will get to what really sets this mechanical field watch apart from the rest which is the Marathon GTLS illumination system which uses borosilicate glass tubes filled with tritium for a constant glow for up to 25 years. There really is nothing like gtls at night. The tubes Marathon uses are better than average but not T100. The dial is a dark flat black with very crisp and legible printing for all the numerals. The dial and hands are ultra legible in all conditions.
The band is a standard nylon strap similar to a nato but shorter and more comfortable.
So if you want a true "tough" watch with a true military heritage and specs look no further. Don't worry about the size as it looks surprisingly big for it's small size which makes it ultra functional during any activity. Any athlete's looking for a reliable watch should consider this Marathon!
There are a lot of companies that talk about being tough and having tactical or military grade specifications without really being anything more than a fashion accessory. This watch is not a fashion accessory although it does look good in my opinion.
Many watches now use cases that are 40mm+, in fact most are 44mm or larger some as big as 55mm!!! So if. you are used to big flashy watches this is not going to be the watch for you. It is a 34mm case which is rather small by modern standards.
Okay you are still with me, then lets get to what this watch is. It is one badass functional timepiece. It has a wrist presence of a watch at least 40mm or in my opinion despite its small size it wears very big and I really like the case. I have had some poly carbon fiber cases which I really did not like and one forged carbon cased watch which I did like but is much more expensive. I find the fibershell material that Marathon uses to be a perfect choice for this type of watch. I am not a fan of army green and I originally wanted the black model but this one was so heavily discounted I went with it and I am glad I did. The case because of the rugged shape and box like lines really make the watch look tough. The color is such a matt dark green I do not mind it at all.
This watch has the venerable Seiko NH35 movement that hack's and hand winds. It is a great cheap and reliable movement. Very accurate for the cost. Marathon does not rip you off like almost every other watch company and charges the same price whether you choose quartz or mechanical. There are a lot of other companies that will charge close to $100-$300 or more for a watch with a NH35 movement over a quartz when there is actually very little difference in cost. I am very happy to have the Seiko at this price in a GTLS display watch!
Lets get to the case and other features. The Crown, case back, and bezel are all stainless steel. The crown and bezel are blasted steel and the case back is brushed and polished. The crystal is a 3mm thick anti-reflective sapphire crystal which of course is awesome at any price!
The build quality of this watch is excellent. Marathon is not in the business of making luxury watches so don't expect that but if you want quality and a lot of features you won't find in other watches at this price. I highly recommend this watch!!
Now we will get to what really sets this mechanical field watch apart from the rest which is the Marathon GTLS illumination system which uses borosilicate glass tubes filled with tritium for a constant glow for up to 25 years. There really is nothing like gtls at night. The tubes Marathon uses are better than average but not T100. The dial is a dark flat black with very crisp and legible printing for all the numerals. The dial and hands are ultra legible in all conditions.
The band is a standard nylon strap similar to a nato but shorter and more comfortable.
So if you want a true "tough" watch with a true military heritage and specs look no further. Don't worry about the size as it looks surprisingly big for it's small size which makes it ultra functional during any activity. Any athlete's looking for a reliable watch should consider this Marathon!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2017
Color: Desert Tan Case - US Government DialVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018
Color: Sage Green Case - No Government Markings DialVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022
Color: Desert Tan Case - US Government DialVerified Purchase
Finding a simple, military style watch with tritium inserts led me to the Marathon. It’s not the biggest, but it suits me well. I appreciate how it self-winds, or you can wind it yourself, but either way there is no battery that ever needs replacing. A great day to day watch.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019
Color: Desert Tan Case - No Government Markings DialVerified Purchase
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Customer service - outstanding!!
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