Marathon Government Search And Rescue 41mm Review - Tough As Nails! (GSAR) 

I’ll say that the GSAR has been my go to watch for most occasions for the last 4 years. I’m an active duty military member and the GSAR has served me flawlessly in every environment from mountain tops to aircraft carrier decks to scuba dives in multiple oceans. I’ve abused, beaten and taken my GSAR in some of the most inhospitable places on the globe and it’s kept on ticking with minimal care. I owe my life to it’s durability and reliability and can’t praise of enough. For anyone looking for a watch that will keep up with an active lifestyle, this is the one for you

I been the proud owner of one since 2009 and the watch is Build like a TANK! It has never given me any issues!

I was issued this watch in 2006, and it's still on my wrist. Not much more than that to say. ⌚💙

Just bought a Marathon SAR (contract 2006). Very underrated

I have a Stocker & Yale Sandy 590 from the late 80s, early 90s and the Tritium is still going. The orange 12 marker is not so strong but the rest and hands are still visible at 3 am when I take a tactical leak 🤣

Bought this GSAR about a year ago and love the watch and the vanilla scented rubber strap it comes with. However the bracelet seemed like the weak link and not really up to the wear and tear the watch is capable of. Ended up getting a StrapCode bracelet which matched the ruggedness of the watch itself. By the way, Teddy is right on the regulation from Marathon. I'm averaging +1 second per day accuracy. GREAT tool watch!!! Thx for the review of it.

Great looking watch and an equally great review. Just ordered one from you and I’m looking forward to wearing this beauty.

Finally scratched this itch and picked it up on sale. It is a handsome piece and a welcome addition to my collection!

Hey Teddy, great to see you make daily reviews here as I have something new to look forward to every day. I am really psyched about the Zelos Hammerhead 2. Hope to make my next purchase from you. Keep up the good work. Cheers

my dads marathon from 1990 is still glowing. Its the manual wind one with the plastic glass

Just order mine today from your website, can’t wait to have it on my wrist !

Hey Teddy, thanks for the Marathon review and for all the great content. I know I'm a little late to the video but I have just recently started watching watch videos and really enjoy your channel. Ps. I just put in my order for this watch on your shop. I missed out on the free straps but looking forward to getting it soon. Thanks again!

For Teddy and the RU-vid algorithm ~ congratulations to you!

I can attest that this is a rock solid, but comfortable watch. Everybody should have at least one Marathon.

All these Marathon videos are amazing.

Just bought one. i can't wait to get it on my wrist. I've been looking at a GSAR for years wondering if I should get one as I have a large collection of diver watches and do I really need another watch. I guess I do.

I really like the rugged military nature of the Marathon watches, and this 300M Swiss diver offers decent value for money. There's just something about that tritium lume on the Marathon watches that really draws me to them over other similar style watches. Nice review of the model, but I know you've got this review thing down pat.

Are the free watch bands in addition to the rubber band and nato straps it comes with?

I just got my TSAR, and its protected it on my wrist by wearing 550 paracord bracelet just forward of the watch on the wrist.

Just bought my Marathon GSAR home after enjoying this video...What a unit...

As a Canadian , this watch is definitely on my bucket list

Very tempted to get the 41 mm looks great 👍🏻

It's a beauty. Shame that clasp is stamprled at this price.

Hey Teddy awesome review as always, any chance in the near future you could do a review on some of your favorite more affordable divers?

I'm currently in the market for the GSAR 41mm. When I went to your link I selected the government markings option and it says y'all are out of stock. When will they be available? I'd really love to own one.

I just picked up a GSAR from a man who had it issued out of fort bragg and used it in Afghanistan. I love that it already has a history of being used in war and has beautiful wear on it due to its adventure. I paid 660 for it with a metal braclet. I'm quite happy. Only problem is its tritium is dying...any tips on having it replaced?

I don’t see this watch on your website, was it removed?

My marathon GSAR watch broke down after 2 years. The seconds hand got stuck. Just one month after the warranty ended too. It sucks. Please do your due diligence before buying any watch.

Beautiful watch!

I like the watch, and I feel like it would look awesome with a nato strap. I do feel like it should be a little wider because of how thick it is

How does the watch charge or what’s the battery life expectancy?

i wouldnt mind replacing marathon navigator with this

What bracelet have you got on this one please? I had a look on Marathon's site, but they don't sell their watches with metal bracelets.

Bought one with rubber strap and was really surprised at how small it wears. Expected it to feel bigger. Very happy with it

After I get the seamaster I'm going to get this to be my back up and beater watch.

41mm gsar not available at your site

The bezel is just awesome 😎

wow this watch is insanely gorgeous

Lovely watch 👍

my dream watch working on getting one when i turn 21

Achilles heel: Don’t over-wind the watch. Also, the Tritium has faded considerably. My watch is about 9 years old and the glow is nearly gone

they had a 25 percent increase in january 2022 basically using a base eta movement For the same type of money you can buy a high-end seiko captain Willard with a 70 hour power reserve finished modern updated movement

Absolutely love my Marathon T-SAR. Did me well in Afghanistan

Can someone tell me what the bezel insert material is? Doesn’t say in Teddy’s video or spec sheet. Thanks

Your pricing is very keen Teddy, that works out at £300 cheaper than in the uk. How is this achievable? I am very interested in it, by the way.😎

I wish you would have spoke on the quality of the bracelet and clasp.. It looks a bit underwhelming like a Seiko

I saw Stone Cold Steve Austin rocking this watch. Came here to check it out

What is the lug to lug on this piece? Trying to decide whether I should go for the 36 mm or the 41.

HI TEDDY CAN YOU PLEASE DO A REVIEW ON TISSOT PR 100 NBA COLLECTION SPECIAL EDITION WHITE DIAL WITH A RED SECOND HAND 33MM AND AS WELL AS LONGINES CONQUEST CLASSIC BLUE DIAL 34 MM I AM PLANNING TO BUY THIS 2 WATCHES BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR YOUR VIEWS AS WELL ON THESE 2 WATCHES SINCE I HAVE A VERY SMALL AND A TINY WRIST AND ALSO I REALLY LIKE TAGHEUER AQUARACER I HAVE MY EYES ON TAGHEUER AQUARACER IN THE FUTURE AS WELL.PLEASE PLEASE REPLY.JAGDISH.

I love my Marathons (JSAR & GSAR). IMO I feel they are one of the top toughest watches on the market.

How often will the watch need servicing and how long is the warranty?

will there be a review for the 36mm?

I had one but the ETA 2824 was stuck after 40 Hours on normal use (i send it back) . So i am little unsure to go on another one. But overall a good watch. Eventuely i go with a Tudor Belags LHD the dream Toolwatch.

Teddy's The Man Oh And The Watch Well I Have The Jumbo Hooray 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Nice watch overall but an element below the bezel broke or became loose and its action severely softened after its first ever time underwater. After only about 3 months of ownership it's disheartening to have to send it for service even though it was literally used as intended. I expected higher QC at this price point. The watch has the best tactile elements I've ever experienced but this setback dissapoints after a very good first impression. I will gauge how the servicing goes to see if I push ahead and get the Arctic GSAR. Buying experience was great considering this was my first watch purchase both from Teddy and online overall. Gabe was awesome from start to end.

Hello Teddy, great watch I love it and am thinking of getting one very soon, one thing I’m a bit baffled about is 24hr markers, the hour hand covers the numbers so you can’t actually read them, surely that’s a design flaw, I wonder why Marathon or indeed the militaries haven’t picked up on this, bit of a head scratcher that one 🤔

smh @ that clasp...wtf Marathon???

Just some advice to anyone considering purchasing this watch. The 36mm is absolutely tiny, it has the smallest dial I have ever seen and there is a dome ring just above the dial which also gives the illusion the face of the watch is very small. I am a guy who goes for small watches, between 34mm to 38mm and 100% I would go with the 41mm. The 36mm to me felt so feminine. The second thing I want to say is how cheap and tacky the steel bracelet feels, honestly, I have felt better quality bracelets on Casio’s. It is not a bracelet of a $1300 watch, it’s an appalling quality bracelet which is cheap feeling and makes that cheap metal sound. Go with the black rubber strap, it’s very well made and just a good all round watch strap in general. Lastly, the watch isn’t as thick as others like to make out, it’s a good size thickness. The watch does have a beautifulness about it and I don’t regret purchasing it, but I must say, it’s not worth $1300. I would pick a 36mm Tudor Black Bay for a few hundred more any day of the week.

If rescue mission is the concern, why not use G-Shock, but instead use an expensive mechanical watch?

The current versions feature tritium gas tubes instead of superluminova. Are these safe long term?

How long did you wear it and what did you do with it? I have this a seiko tuna, and professional aquaracer. Only one of them hasn't had an issue, it was the aquaracer pro. Edit, i actually have the more expensive divers automatic gsar, silt destroyed the cliky bezel.... had to pay to get it fixed.... not that tough dude.

Pretty good price for what you are getting. I have sinn 104, it's not as robust, doesn't have the tritium but is more legible and useable in a larger variety of situations. If I had the cash I might get one of these to add to the collection.

A mere 25 years.

Is this a second channel of yours? Are you doing a Archieluxury and Paul Pluta thing?

"Thank you for watching"

I have had three US Government GSAR’s. The first one I sent back after a year of use because the tritium vials fell off in three places. They sent me back the watch with a new face which barely glowed. I sent the watch back to them and they sent me a brand new GSAR. That was a wonderful gesture and very generous. Three years later the tritium vials are once again falling off. This is annoying. So I sent the watch back two day’s ago. If the watch was abused and really worked hard than some type of failure would be expected but that is not the case in this situation

you don't have a marathon until the top 12 triangle falls off the bezel

Fyi the movement inside is now Sellita SW200 Swatch being Swatch no longer provides their eta movements to watch companies that don't belong to their watch conglomerate I believe.

Pressed clasp at 1000 USD+? Naaaah dude

Seriously? A stamped clasp on a $1000+ watch?

I've been bouncing around Marathon SAR and Squale 1521. Which do you prefer and why? And if I bought the SAR, should i get the 36mm or 41mm?

Mommy, I want one 😢

Hmm, I was wondering why I didn’t see this new video in my feed. Turns out I was unsubscribed from your channel.

If teddy sells the watch on his site then any review become an advert, as I seriously doubt he’d be negative about a watch he is trying to sell. Huge loss of credibility. I used to be a fan Teddy. 😞

Teddy, it also Unsubscribed me. Been a sub for atleast 6 months. You may want to look into how many subs you lost.

It's a conflict of interest to review a watch that you are selling - i.e., it's not likely you would give the watch a negative review.

A watch for men...Period.

Looks like a Rolex