Built for Battle, trusted by Generations. Marathon has been crafting timepieces for Allied Forces since 1941. And four generations later, they're still providing 'Milspec' durability with Swiss precision to create watches that perform when it counts. These aren't your average timepieces.
Since 1941, Marathon has been manufacturing timing instruments for the Allied Forces, establishing a legacy rooted in military precision and reliability. The company that was to become Marathon Watch was founded in 1904 as Weinsturm Watch, later to be named Wein Brothers. In 1939 Morris Wein founded Marathon Watch in Montreal, and they are the only current active military watch contractor to the US Government.
Designed in Canada, handcrafted in La Chaux-de Fonds, and worn around the world, Marathon watches combine Swiss manufacturing precision with Canadian design philosophy. In the early 1990s, production moved to the company's dedicated facility in La Chaux-de-Fonds, one of the historical hubs of Swiss watchmaking, where all Marathon watches are still made today.
Marathon Search and Rescue (SAR) watches are developed to Canadian Government requirements for use in professional SAR operations. First introduced in the early 1990s, the SAR Series continues to be an essential kit element for elite members of both the Canadian and U.S. military forces.
Key SAR Models:
SAR Features:
Marathon Navigator (NAV) watches were originally developed in partnership with Kelly Air Force Base in 1986. The NAV Series consists of timepieces engineered to stand up to the rigours of high-altitude flight — and even possible ejection from a fighter aircraft.
Navigator Features:
Marathon General Purpose (GP) watches harken back to the original field watches developed by Marathon and issued to Allied forces in 1941. Built to U.S Military Standard MIL-PRF-46374 G with direct lineage to the legendary GG-W-113 Spec of the 1960s.
General Purpose Models:
General Purpose Features:
The General Purpose Quartz uses self contained Tritium gas tubes to ensure constant visibility in low light situations, a gas tube is placed on each hour marker and hand. Tritium tubes are self illuminating gas tubes which contain an isotope of hydrogen, meaning they will not dull down in brightness like normal photoluminescent paint which requires an external light source to create a glow.
Tritium Advantages:
For entry-level models, Marathon offers a photo-luminescent lume Marathon has developed called MaraGlo. Once charged with an external light source, Marathon claims that this new chemical will glow solidly for 8 hours, providing an affordable alternative to tritium.
Swiss Movements:
Japanese Movements:
For Maximum Visibility (46mm):
For Versatile Everyday Wear (41mm):
For Smaller Wrists and Discrete Wear (34-36mm):
Marathon products are manufactured with the utmost care and go through various quality control measures. This attention to quality is supported by a commitment to excellent customer support to ensure the best possible product experience. 2 years warranty on newly purchased Marathon watches.
For Professional Diving/Water Sports: SAR Series with 300m water resistance and robust dive bezels
For Aviation/Outdoor Adventures: Navigator Series with pressure-resistant sapphire crystal and dual time zone capability
For Military/Field Use: General Purpose Series with proven military specifications and battlefield durability
For Everyday Professional Wear: Officer's models in 36mm with refined proportions and Swiss movements
Marathon watches represent authentic military heritage combined with Swiss manufacturing excellence, offering genuine tool watch functionality whether you're serving in uniform or simply demand uncompromising reliability in your timepiece.
Interested in a specific model? Have more questions? Feel free to reach out to Sekvens support and we'll assist you. Sekvens is the only authorized Marathon dealer in Scandinavia, we are based in Malmö, Sweden.
