Genuine Military Watches - Marathon Diver Review & Comparison - Medium & GSAR Full Size Automatic
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- Today I review and compare Marathon's newest versions of their Swiss made flagship automatic diver watches. These extremely reasonably priced and robust timepieces now come in both full and medium size. Not only are they built like tanks but they have an outstanding attention to detail, extremely high quality and reliable performance. Marathon are a legendary Canadian brand that have been making watches for almost a century and for various military organisations and governments since World War II. These watches are the real deal. Many watches these days claim to be "military watches" but don't have the proven track record.
To order the full size Marathon GSAR check out:
www.marathonwatch.com/product...
To order the medium Marathon automatic diver check out:
www.marathonwatch.com/product...
To order the camouflage rubber one piece strap check out:
www.marathonwatch.com/product...
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I just ordered a marathon gear 36mm. I am a woman in military duty. Don't rule out us girls that want a good timepiece
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@@PepeDeezNutz 🤣
@@timmerz54 🥪
One of few companies to offer a diver below 38mm
i love military females ;)
Tritium doesn't need charging. The gas is always emitting that glow. Same thing in night sights on guns which last anywhere from 8-12 years depending on color and volume of gas. It will still glow after that time just less output. Love the channel and keep up the good work.
Nice video, again, Sir. My wife just said "Oh, whats that you're watching?", I said "It's that guy who keeps making me buy watches." Lol.
+LeShark75 LOL, please apologise to your wife for me but tell her its cheaper then a new car ;-)
Thank you my friend, fantastic comment.
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry A pleasure buddy, keep up the great work.
A 21st century mil-sub
A true military watch and proudly Canadian.
+Imperatore7777 Thank you my friend!
Best regards,
TGV
Great review. Why so many dislikes, I can't fathom. My 5 cents - the company guarantees 25 years of charge for the tritium tubes.
Chaim Magal נפלא
Appreciate this channel ! There is nothing better to pull this channel up on my projector and watch and listen to your reviews on the big screen truly incredible I didn’t know I would enjoy watch reviews this much.
I like to put on your videos when i cook or wash dishes, or feel like watching something other than tv, but as such, i have to rewatch most videos to really soak in the details. Well i was making myself some pasta, and half listening (not your fault tgv) when you were talking about the weight differences between the smaller and larger pieces, instead of grams i heard GRAND and i like these watches but i quite nearly had a heart attack. Great video! Merry christmas
More videos on marathon watch's please, I could watch them all day, one of the best watches ever made.
Your Marathon watch reviews make me that much prouder of the watch that I have been issued. Thank you!
Shouldn’t you have just got yourself a G shock
As always - brilliant discussion TGV ! Considering the MSAR and your vids are always enjoyable and educational - cheers !
Just ordered mine today. So excited. Really great review as well.
Outstanding review. You are doing an exceptional service for watch lovers by bringing these companies into a brighter light. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I'll have to take a closer look into Marathon. Gonna pick one up for my dad's birthday, 26 years retired military man.
Damn it TGV every time I watch a review that you do I become obsessed with that subject being reviewed. Great vid lol. Thanks !
Super review as always TGV, happy holidays.cheers.
Been subscribed for a minute. Glad I caught this video, recently fell in love with the GSAR.
Really good review, looking forward for the duel between the glycine against the marathon to before I make my mind up which to get. Thanks TGV.
Love these Marathon autos... particularly the bigger one with the camo rubber strap ;-). Excellent vid T! :-)
Awesome review! I was hesitating to buy the mid size but your review eased my fear that it was too small!
I decided I had to have one of these after watching your review and acquired the Automatic GSAR WW194006. Awesome piece and as soon as you hold it you can tell why its military grade. Thanks for bringing this brand and watches to my attention and keep up the good work 👍
military grade because it came with CHEAP movement (quartz or auto)
I have the JSAR & love it. Great watches & great review
That's a great looking watch, I will have to check them out! Thank you for another great review.
+XKCommander Thank you Commander sir!
Best regards,
TGV
Have the TSAR and a Navigator, bot outstanding watches. I love being able to clearly see what time it is in any light.
Absolutely my next watch. Thank you for the review.
I just received my gsar on ss bracelet and I can not be happier. The quality is amazing and and the watch appears to be bullet proof! I sold all my Submariner homage watches. I realized this was not for me. My ultimate goal is always the Rolex Submariner but meanwhile my gsar gives me full satisfaction.
Hows it holding up
@@oscarosullivan4513 Sold for a long time. Excellent watch but too much tool watch and not sophisticated enough for my taste. Now, I'm 100% in the Rolex/Tudor team.
@@maitrehg Wish to own one
The GSAR message- "My watch can beat up your watch".
TGV, is there any way you could make a video discussing different military watch brands, not just Marathon. I love your channel by the way. I watch your videos every day. Keep the good work.
Funny you mention that, you should check out the military watch I just posted a few minutes ago, related to the grandfather of them all the Mark 11 ;-)
Enjoy,
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Seriously considering the full size (41mm) as a ultimate robust awesome tool watch. Excellent review Tristano. Many thanks.
19000 following the channel. It's grown a lot well done TGV you deserve each one!
+Jordz Van 6299 Thank you so much my friend!
Truly appreciated.
Best regards,
TGV
Awesome vids as always TGV, Merry Christmas brother!!
+SamJS Hi Sam! How are you!?!?!? So glad to hear from you my friend. Have a fantastic Christmas my friend!!!
Best regards,
TGV
P.s. Are you on Facebook?
Great video! In a world where so many watch companies want to be associated with military users and sell all sorts of heritage stories Marathon are the real deal. Good ETA or Sellita movements, full ISO dive standard, MIL-SPEC, tough as nails and Swiss made for a very reasonable price. I like the no nonsense styling, there is a brutal logic and honesty which works. It does beg the question of standards and what standards other manufacturers use given so few seem to manufacture and test to the ISO diver's standard. If Seiko and other Japanese manufacturers can do it on their very affordable models it seems odd some very expensive luxury watches just take a "trust us" approach to testing and certification. Of course very few will use dive watches for diving, but if you buy one it's nice to know it's the real deal.
Oh and that strap looks lovely, I shall pick some up!
just subscribed & working my way through videos.
thumbs up so far
+paul young Thank you Paul, welcome aboard!
Best regards,
TGV
Always interesting comparing different sized versions, seeing the similarities and differences. Cheers.
+Bob FromBrisbane Thank you Bob!
Best regards,
TGV
TGV, great as always, very cool watches, severe and really all about business. me likey :) Is the bezel engraved steel or ceramic? Gary
Great looking watch - loving the tool watch reviews on the channel
Thank you sir :D
Best regards,
TGV
great voice and review!!
thanks bro.
+Austin Leak Thank you Austin, very kind of you to say.
Best regards,
TGV
Just received my midsize auto yesterday... excellent tool watch! Thanks TGV for helping me to decide which version to get :-)
I just received my marathon order: a watch & clock. They also sent a free gift of nato kaki strap, velcro glow in the dark pip and Calendar.
another excellent review............could not ask for more bro..............
+Geoff Plantagenet Thank you so much Geoff. Truly appreciated :D
Best regards,
TGV
Great review. I really like the look of these aggressive tool cases and bezels. Hard to know what size would look good on a 7" wrist. I feel like one might be too big the other too small. What size is your wrist?
Cheers.
Thanks for this...the mid size will be on my agenda next year for sure...
+The Tony Your welcome, thank you Tony.
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TGV
Hey TGV. Great video, curious to know your take on Luminox? you dont seem to mention them ever
cheers
Where do you get the camo wrist band? Oh..I see at 9:41. I was wondering how the one piece straps worked. Good upload!
As a Canadian i love Marathon and own quite a few....glad to see you showing them some attention....cheers
+Shawn Chinnery Thank you for sharing that, you should indeed be proud, AMAZING highly overlooked brand.
Best regards,
TGV
Was curious if you have any thoughts on the CWC auto diver....I've been interested in it for awhile...cheers
A most excellent video
Excellent review. I'm really impressed with the watches from Marathon. Built to a high specification as required by many military agencies worldwide. Great quality, built to last, they look virtually indestructible. Great piece of kit!
+LONE WOLF Thank you LW, spot on my friend!
Could not of summed it up better myself.
Best regards,
TGV
Completely blew it on describing the most important and unique part of the watch, the tritium tubes!
Just ordered the Large Marathon. Since I own a machine shop I can really appreciate the manufacturing of this watch with the diamond knurl handle and bezel notches. Very unique.
I will probably get a Glycine later on to compare, but they are back-ordered at the moment.
Thank you for the video and bringing this watch to our attention.
+Hi Tech Custom Fantastic, it sounds perfect for your environment. Enjoy it, I am sure you will be as impressed as I am.
Thanks for sharing, waiting for a Glycine too! ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
Great video TGV!
Wow, I mean, just looking you know those watches are bulletproof! They really look solid! I'm not very sure about the look though, I think I prefer the Combat Sub.
But as always, thank you TGV for this review because I didn't know about this brand!
Best regards,
Michele from Italy.
+Michele Calò Ciao Michele!
I am going to duel them, I suspect the Marathon is the better as a tool watch but the combat sub a better watch in terms of comfort and better looking, I guess we shall wait and see.
Thanks Michele, have a great Natale.
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry Thank you my friend!
Buon Natale to you and your family!
Best wishes,
Michele.
Pure Class! I haven't taken my GSAR regular size off since Sunday!! Amazing quality!! I can't stop looking at it!! Should I get the bracelet with it or NATOs?
+Jibran Mohammadi Hi Jibran, I will be doing a separate video later about the bracelet. I would recommend it as you then have the option of switching between the nato and bracelet.
They make both options VERY well.
Best regards,
TGV
Great review again T .. I've always thought about a marathon but never pulled the trigger.. I'm waiting for the giramondo early next year.. And maybe a pelagos .., maybe lol
+Massimo Galiero Wow, some heavy weight divers there. I am VERY intrigued buy the Giramondo.
Good luck my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Hey TGV, great review, thanks. I am a new subscriber to your channel and this was of particular interest as I am currently awaiting delivery of the Marathon GSAR (full size) from the UK AD. Although I've got the same size wrists as you at 6.5" I have gone for the full size version as my current daily wear is a Bremont Supermarine 500 which is pretty big (43mm case, 17mm height) so after that I hope this one feels about normal :). Just wanted to say that I appreciate your videos, I like your review style and I enjoy your passion for watches. Have you done any Bremont reviews yet? I haven't searched your videos but as a Brit who likes divers watches you should check out the Supermarine, I love mine!
Had no idea Marathon was Canadian. I love tool watches and this looks like a great value. I also really want to get a Sinn.
Single-handedly inspiring the return of the small watch, good job TGV.
+Hamish Spencer Haha thank you Hamish!
Best regards,
TGV
Love the Marathon!!! Pulling the trigger now!!
Thank you. Enjoy!
Best regards,
TGV
I have the full size version and it fits better on the metal bracelet. My wrists are pretty small as well.
Love your videos.
Think I might buy myself a Quartz version of this watch. I need absolute superb accuracy. Thank you so much for this review!
I have the Tudor Pelagos LHD (wristwatch check) but I like the idea of having a true military diving watch as well. I'd probably only take it on trips to the US since it's military issue and use the Pelagos elsewhere as it's more 'anonymous' if that makes sense. Will see if I can blag one from Marathon!
On a side note I was really interested in the Ball dive watch that had a Celsius measurement on it but went with the Pelagos instead. I'm based in London so it would have been a gamble to get a ball watch without trying it on first. I'm spending most of the next three months in Atlanta and Santa Monica and will be looking out for some cool watch shops to browse!
Thanks for a great review!
Now that are some good looking watches, also you can see the quality without holding it.
Great review and comparison TGV. Do you think such solid military watches should have fixed bars? Or do the drilled lugs allow for stronger spring bars?
+Mr Cholmondeley Excellent question.
I think with drilled lugs you can have a special spring bars with longer ends that are far stronger, however you can only change them with drilled lug holes. The Marathons come with them, so a very worthy point to bring up.
Thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
Nothing like a urban gentry vid to complete a Sunday,so thank you for that tgv! well what can i say marathon watches love it no nonsense absolutely rock solid, aaahhh tgv i want one, its that or the oris aquis or the sqale 1521, what's a man to do? decisions decisions, but all said and done tgv all three watches you have brought to my attention, so i thank you for that sir, the new year the trigger is going to be pulled on one of them, so ill let you know, merry Christmas tgv to you and your family, all the best Ryan.
+Ryan Mead Haha, thank you Ryan.
A tough one definitely, without a doubt this one it the toughest, the Squale is more about looks, and the Oris is more about design. We all know I love the Squale 1521 but I guess we will have to duel them!
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday :D
Best regards,
TGV
what jacket is that you are rocking atnthe beginning? she camo?
+theurbangentry great video. good balanced review as always. These marathons would survive the apocalypse!
+brian connolly Haha, indeed!
They should but that on the tin. Reminds me of "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl" come to think of it.
Sorry, getting overly nerdy there! Cheers.
Best regards,
TGV
Me too T can't wait apparently 39 mm in either red or blue ... Limited released late Jan early Feb from P&G .. The pics I've seen .. Mama Mia Che bellezza😄
I love the look of the Medium sized quartz diver with the bracelet! Great video and wonderful in depth review! What would you recommend for best diver watch under $100?
+Connor Gmelin Thanks connor,
Best diver for $100, thats tough one. My first reaction is save an addition 80 bucks and get an SKX, but if I have to stick to that budget, I am sure you could pick up a used Seiko.
Best regards,
TGV
+The Urban Gentry On that budget, i'll go for the citizen ny0040 (124$ on skywatches) or maybe a quartz tool watch, the casio mdv 106 (40$ on amazon)
Super nice. You should review the Marathon GPM reissue 39mm. A super unique field watch.
TGV, have you tested any Lemania 5100 watches? I don't think you can buy them new anymore, but I'm sure there are some NOS.
I love the odd little walk ins with the music, haha make me chuckle every time
+Masterpsflood LOL, glad you enjoy it.
Best regards,
TGV
+Masterpsflood Ps. Forgive, I forgot to say thank you!
Fantastic review. Suggestion: take your gloves off when doing a wrist shot. The gloves make is a little more difficult to get a good visual of how the watch looks on the wrist. Thanks.
super review :) my wrist is about 18cm in size. which size watch do u recommend gsar or msar? thank You. greetings frm Lithuania :)
TGV I've actually met a CWO wearing the 42mm version a couple of months ago. Having seen it as beat up as it has made me appreciate the watch for being used extensively and doing its job well.
+EluciaDeLuteIma Fantastic!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this,
Best regards,
TGV
Love my MSAR!
TGV just a suggestion I forgot to tell you...you should create a playlist with all the videos about straps!!
Kind regards,
João Vitor Amaral
+João Vitor Amaral Silva EXCELLENT Idea, thank you Joao!
Best regards,
TGV
Did not think I needed another dive watch but now I do. Great review keep up the good work.
I just got my gsar full size automatic in the mail and I love it. I paid $380 shipped for a used one.
As always great and detailed review.
I personally don't find the designs attractive, the watches seem a bit to thick to me, maybe it's the depth of the dial. However, I never handled one in person, and often impressions change when the watch is seen in the metal.
Very thorough review TGV. Would you compare these directly to one of the tool watches from Sinn? I would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Thanks, G.
+Gareth Jordan Thank you Gareth,
That would be a very cool comparison. Let me see if I can borrow a friend U1 when I return to NYC.
Best regards,
TGV
Just an FYI the mid size felt very small on my 6.25" flat wrist...I prefer 38mm watches typically. It's the actual dial size without the bezel that makes it look like a child's watch, its really really tiny. Definitely will be ordering the full size to check it out! Build quality felt amazing
This is a long shot but, how'd the gsar feel? I have the same wrist size and have been wondering what to get. I previously had an skx013 (similar dimensions to the msar) that I thought was too small but I'm worried about the lug to lug of the gsar
Did you say what size your wrists were? I also have a submariner and it fits nicely in the middle of my wrist, I only have 7 inch wrists so I am not sure about the size of the full size GSAR? I also have a LUMINOX original navy seals watch which measures roughly 44 mm lug to lug, and it fits comfortably on my wrist. Any information would be much appreciated thank you.
Just found my EDC watch for the field now.
I have 2 watches that awkwardly lie at a lug width of 17 mm and 23 mm, and it is really hard to find straps. Any advice on installing smaller/larger straps?
I know exactly how you feel about Mid size. I have full size SAR and Mid size TSAR and wear Mid size more than the full size.It's great for work-out (small and light).It may be small in diameter, but has lot of presence.
How readable is it
Tritium gas tubes are awesome! Wish more companies utilized them. Would also be really cool if there was a place to buy them aftermarket to modify watches.
-Ryan
Since they are radioactive, their importation is government controlled and only a few watch brands with them are available in the U.S.
Hey TGV. Iv been eating pannetone for the past 2 weeks. Just wanted to bring up a point about the Sellita sw200 movement... isn't it almost identical to the ETA 2824-2? I beleive Eta lost their patent to theirs allowing other manufacturers to copy the design. I may be wrong but if you know otherwise do correct me.
Merry christmas!
Ha! My son was just talking about the 41mm Marathon diver today. He loves that watch.
+TeamLotus6365 He would love it, built like a tank! Would deal with any shenanigans an young man could throw at it.
Hope you and your family are well my friend.
Xmas special up tomorrow then a week off!!!!! FINALLY!!! Will certainly email you then.
Best regards,
TGV
I absolutely love my Marathon T-SAR
Another great review of a great watch! With so many dislikes, I suspect some crank with a hate on for this channel has a number of youtube accounts, and logs in and presses the dislike button.
I rather like the miniature tank, but I suspect it would not fair well on the battlefield.
+Steve Bowden LOL at the tank comment!
Thank you Steve, always bring a smile to my face.
Cheers,
Best regards,
TGV
You are very welcome!
please talk about MWC, i feel they deserve some notice. i personally own a few^^
Tritium will glow for 25 years. If you are stuck in a cave for 3 days luminova will give up a few hours in but tritium will glow the whole time.
Very true indeed.
Thank you :D
Best regards,
TGV
Yeah because we buy Sinn UX's because we dive 12k deep, or buy Speedmasters because we're astronauts...
What if you keep your watches in a box in a closet and want to wear one before going out at night? If you had a tritium watch you wouldn't have to charge the lume first and it would be much brighter.
Maybe getting stuck in caves isn't a danger if you spend your days behind a keyboard but some of us actually go outside...
LOL
@@ducksonetime nice rebuttal sir.
Shame it has largely disappeared trituim
Good job.
This was an excellent and comprehensive review. I've been looking at the "medium" diver's watch for a little while now and this video might just have pushed me over the edge.
Might I ask what is your wrist size? I've got fairly small ones myself, 6 inch circumference, with a "width/diameter" of approximately 47 to 50mm. With no access to try them on in person, I'm concerned the medium might not fit me.
I would play it safe and get the mid size
I always appreciate a true military watch. Love this pair =).
Not a fan of the rubber straps, i would change them for olive drab natos in an instant.
+Sir Galahad I will have to try that, sure they will be right at home on olive.
Thank you for the comment,
Best regards,
TGV
You had me at "tritium." :) These watches scream quality just by the looks of them. Definitely one of my goal watches for 2016. Leaning toward the larger of the two myself.
+Ken Cooper Thank you Ken, they certainly will not let you down. I hope you go for ie.
The Larger is great, even with my tiny girly wrists I could pull it off (just).
Best regards,
TGV
How did the rubber strap hold up? Did it get sticky because the rubber reverts back to it’s pre-vulcanized state?
There is a Jumbo Day/Date (JDD) that is the size of the Jumbo quartz but with a much nicer design and automatic movement. Any chance of a JDD review? Cheers!
It's worth noting that, while there is a CAGE (parts number) for this watch, it doesn't meet the dial requirements for general issue because the dial is supposed to be completely free of manufacturer info and only have a rad symbol. I do love these watches though and wish that we all got issued one instead of having to buy our own. Reference MIL-PRF-46374G for the "mil-spec" standard for watches.
+Yankee Rider Nice!
Thanks for that, great comment.
Best regards,
TGV
Nice review, thanks for sharing. Been a big fan of these watches having purchased my first one in 2007. Now own 5 of them. The Tritium is good for 25 years so it lasts more than just one full night, never needs to be recharged. As for the weak points: 1) Bezel insert & Triangular marker - damage easily but are also easily replaced. 2) Crown - material is soft and threads strip easily and crowns break every few years. The good news is that since the crown material is softer than that of the crown screw down point, you never have to worry about damage to the watch body. As a general practice, anytime I make a purchase of a used on, I send it out and have the crown and bezel insert replaced. If the actual bezel is damaged, it too can easily be changed for about $80.00 (part only). Again, I'm a big fan. I mention the crown and bezel as weak points but actually these are strengths when compared to many other watch manufactures such as Luminox. I recently purchased two Deep Dive watches which run about the same price as the Marathon GSAR. One of the bezels was damaged and Luminox does NOT replace bezels, they will only provide a new case which is extremely expensive. What a mistake I made with this purchase. So glad I have the Marathons. Lastly, the ETA 28-24 is a real workhorse with both the ETA 28-24-2 and the Sellita acting as exact clones.
They should upgrade the crown
@@oscarosullivan4513 They recently did.......
@@911naimplate Thanks
Do you know. How long would the Trizium in the Tubes works? Will it glow in 5 years for example?
Form follows funtion, that's what it's all about baby. I love these military grade, no bullshit, functional and sturdy watches.