Whenever you're on the move, every piece of gear you carry must endure rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, and continuous use in conditions that push even the toughest equipment to its limits. Your wristwatch is no exception.

In tactical operations or outdoor missions, selecting the right watch isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about dependability, durability, and performance under pressure.

Built for Harsh Environments

First and foremost, in any tactical setting, one principle matters above all: durability. Your gear isn’t for show—it’s built to perform. A watch that fails in the field is a liability. That’s why every Marathon timepiece is purpose-built to endure the elements, making it an essential part of your kit.

Whether you're scaling ridgelines, crossing rivers, or deploying in desert heat, your watch must function without compromise.

Make It Last and Make It Count

Durable tactical watches incorporate advanced materials designed for longevity and performance, such as:

• 316L stainless steel

• High-impact composite fibreshell

• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

These features protect against impact, abrasion, and the harsh elements operators encounter on a daily basis.

Water resistance is non-negotiable. Whether submerged during maritime ops or drenched in torrential rain, a mission-ready watch must keep ticking. All Marathon Diver's watches are tested for water resistance up to 30 ATM (300 metres), making them ideal for amphibious environments.

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Precision Timing

Durability means nothing without accuracy. Precision timekeeping under stress is essential for mission success. Marathon watches are equipped with Swiss automatic movements or high-torque quartz systems—engineered to maintain reliability in rapidly changing conditions.

Integrated functions further enhance usability in tactical environments, such as:

• Chronographs for timing movements and tasks

• Using the bezel markers to measure against the minute hand to count the elapsed time

• 12-hour GMT bezel to track time in two different time zones

Visibility is also critical. Most Marathon watches uses tritium gas tube illumination to ensure constant readability in darkness without requiring a recharge or external light source.

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Functional Design for Real-World Scenarios

Tactical watches are designed with field conditions in mind. Knurled crowns, grooved bezels, and rugged straps enable adjustments with gloves or in adverse weather. Every design detail serves a purpose, ensuring the watch holds up during extended missions, deployments, and high-movement scenarios.

From buckle to dial, every part of a Marathon watch is built for durability, protection, and field-readiness.

Confidence Through Quality

The right timepiece provides confidence—confidence that your equipment won’t fail when you need it most. For tactical operators, first responders, and expedition leaders, a watch isn’t just a utility—it’s a reflection of readiness and capability.

Marathon watches aren’t designed for display cases. They’re worn on active wrists in the world’s most demanding environments.

Featured Marathon Timepieces

• Jumbo Diver’s Quartz (JSAR) – A robust dive watch, designed for underwater missions and extreme operational conditions.

• General Purpose Mechanical (GPM) – A lightweight, compact field watch offering hand-wound precision and rugged simplicity.

• Navigator with Date – Designed for air and land navigation, this 41mm watch delivers quartz precision and operational endurance at altitude or on the ground.

A mission doesn’t wait for your gear to catch up. Equip yourself with a watch built for the task—reliable in the face of pressure, resistant to the elements, and engineered for military-level performance.

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