Marathon GSAR (proven tough) 

The Oreo comparison was awesome. All watch reviews should use it as a standard of measure.

it's a great watch - I've had mine for a few years and it's a super touch watch. The tritium tubes are amazing - they don't look bright at first, but once it's dark it's so easy to pick them up. it's a watch that will never leave my collection.

I’m not even kidding when I say that the battle worn version is a lot more pretty & definitely more cool than a crisp new one. That is awesome & thanks for sharing. All the best from Canada eh!

Good vid. Thanks. I picked up the same watch as a retirement gift to myself as I intend to retire soon. Can't bring myself to wear it on duty though. I like disposables for work. Literally $10-$15 Casio plastic. The reason for the post...... I picked up what I BELIEVE is the same mesh band after watching this video a while back. It looks like exactly that band to me. It came from WatchGecko in the UK in case anyone else is looking.

The depth of the rehaut is amazing. I love this look!

Rob! Awesome watch! My first Swiss Watch was this Marathon. Loved it! So unique as a dive watch, and the depth of that dial feels like you're flying over a football stadium. I had to sell it to get my Speedy, but man, that's one watch I wish I could have back.

Thanks for the information. I was starting to think about adding a new dive watch to my collection (believe it or not, but I don’t have a black dial one yet) and Marathon was a consideration. Your video sold me on the Marathon. Has the great tool look and has a story behind the brand to go with the look. Also, when manufacturers offer different sizes it’s difficult to select one without the ability to try it on. Because they look chunky I was hesitant on the 41mm size (I have a 7.25 wrist like you) but you rocked it. Thanks for the great video and I enjoy watching what you produce.

I know this is an old video but the patina is chefs kiss. Would tune up only!

Lmao... Oreos should be the new watch measurement standard

I wore a JSAR for 10 years, then switched to the TSAR for the smaller size, both awesome watches, the high torque quartz is awesome and I always replaced my own batteries.

Rob, you don't need a special movement, just hour, minutes and seconds wheels with a slightly longer axis for the higher mount of the hands. They are in the ETA catalog.

I have the 36mm version on my 7" wrist and it works great. It definitely looks small by itself but once on the wrist, it looks great. I can attest to the toughness of this watch, love it! Paid $512 new and delivered for mine with a discount code.

Great review! And please thank your friend for his service to our nation. Your comparison of the case thickness being thinner than a double-stuffed oreo put a smile on my face. Thanks!

Great video as always man! This watch is definitely on my wishlist! Just out of my budget at the moment. I just picked up a luminox recently, not sure how it will hold up, but it’s good so far! Awesome watch and awesome story!

I'm a fan of any watch that has the patina that this watch has. I wouldn't change a thing on it. That watch has history and stories and is so cool as is.

I bought a tsar new in 2005 and wore it everyday for years and it still keeps perfect time but they are Quartz and my tubes still work fine they are designed to be low lume for military non-detection.Tthose may still have some life as they should last 25 to 30 years. Try in pitch blackness and stare at the watch they get brighter as your eyes get adjusted to the darkness. They will never be C3 superluminova bright even brand new. Great watch hardly ever wear it anymore also on a shark mesh braclet but would never sell it and has gone up in value.

What strap do you currently have on it? I really like it. Has the same robust look to it as the watch itself. Very complimentary.

I have been torn. I currently have an SKX that has been my daily wear and a citizen chronograph that my wife (girlfriend at the time) got me as a gift and has sentimental value. I was thinking about grabbing a Steinhart GMT Pepsi because I am a big Magnum PI fan without a Rolex budget. But these GSAR seem like they end up being the last watch you would ever need but looks so similar to the SKX. Thanks for putting out these videos, I have some thinking to do

Great review- I have same model on mesh and it’s a winner

The double stuffed ores comparison killed me lmao 🤣

The gsar automatic tritium is the most underrated tool watch ever.

Very beautiful!!!

Damn It now I want double stuff Oreo's.

I did read somewhere that they replace the tubes as opposed to the whole dial and hands?

Good vid. What does a demagnetizer do? I've been wear a Marathon GSAR for years and I love the watch.

My daughter is about to finish basic and then off to airborne school, then AIT. I’m thinking about getting her the Marathon GP automatic for her AIT graduation. Also considered an SKX013 but we’ll see.

Did he get it serviced? Back to operational and visible in the dark? Looking at getting one because I am a professional diver with small wrists. Curious how easy it was to get serviced if so.

A complete service every 5-10 years of “duty” use is reasonable. As a person who mares watches this way, I feel the same way as your friend: the damage will come again. It’s not special, just keep working.

Is the mesh strap available from Marathon?

Damn it, we are in the middle of Covid crisis and now I want some Oreos

Pretty sure I commented on these, but it seems the medium size to large size has a big price jump. Great looking watch.

Hi, how often have you done the service in this watch?

Badass watch. I want one. But you have me wanting a Monta Triumph first!

Absolutely love my Marathon T-SAR. Took it with me to Afghanistan. Did your buddies wear it on that strap when on ops?!

Cool now I know how thick a double stuff oreo is lol

Dear Rob I am really enamoured with that strap. Do you know who makes it?

the new models use Sellita movement now. :( so if you buy, buy the eta movement version.

Is it a 36 or 41mm.??

Details on the mesh bracelet please!

Does anyone know what bracelet is on this watch?

Omg Rob you should totally resurrect the Oreo Double Stuff standard of measurement!

The ceramic Oreos are 12.5mm thick.

Who makes the mesh bracelet ?

Great review! Love the mesh bracelet... where did you get it from? Thanks

Does anybody know what the name of the strap is? That thing looks rad!!

I want the Marine version because ya know once ya been in we seem to buy everything with an eagle globe and anchor on it

The only negative I can think about that watch is the slightly long crown, would have been perfect if it didn't stick out that much..

Super cool watch, but doesn't quartz make more sense in a military watch? It's going to be inherently more durable, reliable, and accurate, not to mention much less costly to service. I love mechanical watches for their anachronistic beauty, but if my life depended on it, I think I'd prefer a quartz piece. What am I missing?

Bro keep the bezel as is.

I thought the tubes were supposed to glow for 30 years

Hi where can i buy that bracelet

nice oreo cookie

Bruh your friend was a logistics clerk for the coast guard.

I have to wonder to what extent you'd watch actually need military standards. Could mean anything We traded too much into it. Could mean it meets military office work....or communal. It's their footage of Inn combat?😁👌

Not big enough for me. I have the 44mm Seagull Ocean Star. $350. I need to get it banged up to gain kudos by the look of it. I have a banged up Seiko with badly scratched Hardlex. Should be worth more now then.

T (below) is absolutely right - this is a much older version of the GSAR. Does anybody know when the tritium tube was added to the seconds hand on the automatics? Currently, the quartz versions are the only ones with the red tipped triangle seconds hand (instead of tritium) and they also lack the 5 lines which are now seen between each second marker.

Crazy, Tubes are suppose to last up to 25 years.

Rolex Sub killer as ultimate tool watch

My marathon watch broke down after 2 years. Just one month after the warranty ended. It sucks. Please do your due diligence before buying any watch.

why you gous dont get a caliber?? is seven dollars...SEVEN..stop comparing watches with.. .. ..oreo cookies

Big, bad watch - with , "Not-so-big-and-bad" micro-mini bezel numerals...

This watch is Chinese garbage broke twice in a month