TSAR NGM Diver Arctic Edition - Rubber Ref. WW194007SS-0530

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 TSAR NGM Diver Arctic Edition - Rubber Ref. WW194007SS-0530 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 for the military has been one of the core focuses of Marathon since 1941, being one of the world’s only watch companies to hold a current contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. This being said, all of Marathon’s purpose-designed timepieces are absolutely tough as nails, constructed to adhere to strict military requirements and ready to take a beating under adverse conditions. One of their latest additions, the Marathon TSAR NGM Diver Arctic Edition - Rubber Ref. WW194007SS-0530, showcases these tough characteristics in one hell of a dive watch. Made in Switzeland, Approved by US Government Commonly known as the Tritium Search and Rescue (TSAR). The TSAR is also known as the GSAR Quartz, as it boasts the same capabilities but with a high-torque quartz movement. The Arctic TSAR combines military toughness with Swiss craftsmanship. Water-resistant to 30 ATM - 300 meters (1000 feet) and made from 316L surgical grade stainless steel, the TSAR™ delivers precise timing through a 3 jewel ETA F06 high torque quartz movement. 
 The hefty 316L stainless steel case of the TSAR NGM Diver Arctic Edition - Rubber Ref. WW194007SS-0530 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. 
 Full satin-brushed finishing throughout its 41mm case 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 TSAR 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. The watch is supplied with a heavy-duty 20mm corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel bracelet with integrated divers’ extension for use over a wetsuit. 
 Diving into the dial, the TSAR NGM Diver Automatic - White Arctic Edition sports a sterile “NGM”, or “No Government Markings” dial. The White Arctic Edition brings a cool white dial that matches perfectly with the striking orange second hand and the printed red ‘300m’ indication text, adding