GSAR NGM Diver Automatic Arctic Red Maple Edition - Rubber Ref. WW194006SS-1630

Military watches unceasingly draw the fascination of watch collectors from all over the world with its rich heritage. Other than being extremely robust and functional, military watches hark back to countless momentous events in history when troops relied on them as valuable equipment in the field. Wrist watches are unquestionably an indispensable tool when it comes to military operations such as coordinating tactical movements and navigational purposes. Of the many established brands that supply, or once supplied watches to the military, Marathon is a name seemingly overshadowed by other familiar offerings in the market. However, it is certainly one of the hidden gems in the world of military watches. Marathon GSAR NGM Diver Automatic Arctic Red Maple Edition - Rubber Ref. WW194006SS-1630 Astonishingly, Marathon's heritage dates back to more than a century ago since 1904 when it was founded as Weinstrum Watch, subsequently named as Wein Brothers. In 1939, what we know today as Marathon Watch was established in Montreal, Canada by Morris Wein, the first of the current fourth generation in the Wein family that are still presently carrying the proud tradition of producing reliable instruments for the measurement of time, temperature and distance. Today, Marathon watches are designed in Canada and hand-assembled with the highest standards in La Chaux-De-Fonds, the beautiful watchmaking town of Switzerland. Manufacturing military-spec watches has been at the heart of Marathon's mission since 1941, making it one of the rare watch companies in the world to currently hold an active contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. With that pedigree, every Marathon timepiece is purpose-built and tough as nails, engineered to meet stringent military standards and endure the harshest of environments without flinching. Made in Switzeland, Approved by US Government In a nod to its deep Canadian roots, Marathon proudly integrates the red maple leaf, a long-standing national symbol of resilience, unity, and pride, into select models as a tribute to its heritage and close ties with the Canadian Armed Forces. One of the latest to carry both this symbolism and Marathon's battle-ready DNA is the Marathon GSAR NGM Diver Automatic Arctic Red Maple Edition, a no-nonsense dive watch that embodies this rugged spirit with unapologetic confidence. In line with the utilitarian nature of the piece, "GSAR" is an acronym for "Government Search and Rescue" which is named after the high-risk tactical operations of the military personnel these watches are issued to, serving as a crucial tool in their arsenal. The GSAR is Marathon's flagship ISO-certified dive watch crafted for use during underwater missions, equipped with a substantial 30 ATM (300m) of water resistance, resistance to magnetism, resistance to corrosion as well as excellent resistance to shock and extreme temperatures. Full satin-brushed finishing throughout its 41mm case The hefty 316L stainless steel case of the GSAR NGM Diver Automatic Arctic Red Maple Edition is definitely built like a tank with beefy squared crown guards and a chunky 14mm-thick case. Despite its aggressive appearance, wearability is surprisingly good on the wrist with a case dimension of 41mm and a lug to lug distance of 48mm. The case is finished with a fine satin brushing throughout to minimize any unnecessary reflections that may hinder the performance of missions. One of the most essential functions of dive watches includes its ability to track time with the use of a diving bezel. The thick 120-click unidirectional bezel on the GSAR houses considerable grooves that allows for a firm grip even while operating using diving gloves underwater. Inserted in the bezel lies a black anodized insert with a 60-minute format as required by military use. At the 12 o'clock position, the bezel features a luminous triangle pip for uncompromised legibility even in dark lighting conditions. Tritium gas tubes and MaraGlow™ that gl