Watch Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR
Starting from 2.000 €The Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR is a professional dive watch designed for Search and Rescue missions. Its GSAR name, short for Government Search and Rescue, directly connects it to the world of government, military and rescue operations. With its 41 mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, 300-metre water resistance and Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, this diver is built around a highly functional purpose. Its Standard Issue black dial, 12/24-hour markings and tritium gas tubes enhance readability in demanding conditions. Robust, understated and instantly recognizable, it is aimed both at enthusiasts of authentic military watches and collectors of professional tool watches.
Military dive watch Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR
Marathon is one of the most legitimate names in the world of military watches and professional instruments. Its history is closely linked to timepieces designed for demanding use, with an approach focused on readability, resistance and precision. Within this universe, the Search and Rescue collection holds an important place. It brings together watches created for field missions, especially in search, rescue, intervention and government-use contexts. The GSAR, short for Government Search and Rescue in Canada, embodies this philosophy with a very clear direction: to offer a robust, legible automatic dive watch capable of handling difficult conditions.
The Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR presents itself as a genuine professional diver, far from a simple watch inspired by military style. Its brushed 316L stainless steel case, screw-down crown and 300-metre water resistance provide a serious technical foundation for nautical and operational environments. The 120-click unidirectional bezel allows the wearer to measure dive time or an intervention duration, while the Standard Issue black dial preserves a direct and functional reading. The 12-hour and 24-hour markings further strengthen the military identity of the watch.
The 41 mm format is also particularly interesting. It gives the watch a solid wrist presence without reaching the more imposing dimensions of some military dive watches. With its three-piece black rubber strap, brushed steel buckle and Swiss automatic movement, this GSAR maintains strong coherence between aesthetics, use and construction. It is a tool watch in the strictest sense, designed to be worn, used and understood immediately.
Technical specifications Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR
- Brand: Marathon
- Model: 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR
- Reference: WW194006SS-0130
- Indicative price: €2,000
- Movement: Swiss automatic
- Calibre: Sellita SW200-1
- Diameter: 41 mm
- Thickness: 13.5 mm
- Water resistance: 300 m / 30 ATM
- Materials: Brushed 316L stainless steel
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Dial: Standard Issue black
- Strap: Three-piece black rubber strap
- Warranty: 2 years
The Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR military watch
The Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR takes up the essential codes of the military dive watch. Its design does not seek decorative effect, but efficiency. The 41 mm case in brushed 316L stainless steel gives the whole watch a clear, solid and professional presence. With a thickness of 13.5 mm, the watch retains the profile of a serious diver while remaining balanced enough for regular wear. The 48 mm lug-to-lug length and 20 mm lug width reinforce this versatility, especially with the black rubber strap supplied on this configuration. The overall impression is immediately that of a tool watch built for the field, rather than a style accessory.
The Standard Issue black dial is one of the model’s most distinctive features. It offers a clear reading with a main hour scale and 12-24 hour indications, typical of a military logic. This dual display makes it easier to use in professional contexts where 24-hour time may be preferred. The date at 4:30 remains relatively discreet and avoids strongly disturbing the dial layout. The 120-click unidirectional diving bezel completes the instrumental approach of the watch. It allows the wearer to track elapsed time, whether during a dive, an intervention or everyday use. This GSAR therefore stands out through strong coherence: every detail contributes to its role as a military automatic diver that is legible, robust and directly usable.
An automatic diver designed for Search and Rescue missions
The Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR finds its identity in the Search and Rescue universe. The GSAR acronym means Government Search and Rescue, immediately placing the model in a context of intervention, rescue and professional use. This orientation is reflected in its specifications. The 300 m / 30 ATM water resistance places the watch in the category of true technical divers. Combined with a screw-down crown and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, this construction gives it strong credibility for nautical environments, outdoor use and difficult conditions. The watch does not simply rely on military aesthetics: it is built around genuinely functional architecture.
The Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement reinforces this impression of seriousness. It is a well-known Swiss calibre, equipped with 26 jewels, an Incabloc shock absorber and a power reserve of up to 41 hours. For a military dive watch, this is a logical choice: the calibre is proven, reliable and suitable for daily wear. Night-time legibility is provided by Tritium gas tubes on the hour markers and hands, complemented by a MaraGlo marker on the bezel. This solution enables effective reading in the dark, without relying solely on prior exposure to light. The three-piece black rubber strap, with brushed steel buckle, further emphasizes the professional orientation of the model. The GSAR thus stands out as a robust, legible automatic diver faithful to the spirit of field military watches.
Dive watch Marathon 41mm GSAR: professional military diver
The Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR is a military dive watch designed for Search and Rescue missions. Its 41 mm brushed 316L stainless steel case features a sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and 120-click unidirectional bezel. Water-resistant to 300 metres, it is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement with Incabloc shock absorber, 26 jewels and up to 41 hours of power reserve. Its Standard Issue black dial, 12/24-hour markings, Tritium tubes and MaraGlo marker reinforce its vocation as a legible, reliable and operational tool watch.
Movement
The Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 calibre, a Swiss automatic movement known for its reliability. It features 26 jewels, an Incabloc shock system and a power reserve of up to 41 hours. This choice fits perfectly with the professional spirit of the watch.
Diameter and materials
The case measures 41 mm in diameter and 13.5 mm thick, with a 48 mm lug-to-lug length. It is made from brushed 316L stainless steel, a robust material suited to dive watches. This construction gives the GSAR a solid presence while remaining wearable on a daily basis.
Water resistance
With a water resistance of 300 m / 30 ATM, the Marathon GSAR belongs to the world of professional dive watches. The screw-down crown helps protect the case from water ingress, while the 120-click unidirectional bezel allows the wearer to track dive time or an intervention duration.
Accessories
This version is fitted with a three-piece black rubber strap measuring 20 mm, paired with a brushed stainless steel buckle. This choice reinforces the utilitarian character of the watch. Flexible, functional and coherent with nautical use, it suits the field-oriented spirit of the GSAR very well.
Warranty
The Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR comes with a 2-year warranty. This coverage accompanies a watch built around solid components, including a 316L steel case, sapphire crystal and Swiss automatic movement. It confirms the serious and professional positioning of this military diver.
Marathon 41mm Large Diver’s Automatic GSAR The pros
and cons
- Professional water resistance to 300 m
- Authentic Search and Rescue identity
- Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement
- Robust, brushed 316L stainless steel case
- Tool watch
- Highly utilitarian design
- 13.5 mm thickness
- No steel bracelet included
- Date at 4:30 (can be divided)
- Brand not widely known in Europe
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