I've never written a watch review, but I'll give it my best. I got hooked on automatic watches several years ago. My first one was the seiko turtle. It was a great watch, but it only lasted 2 years before it was gaining 3 1/2 minutes a day. The watch was so economical to start with that having it serviced wasn't really feasible, so I started looking for a new wrist watch. I was going to go quartz for accuracy, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. What I needed was an automatic that was designed to be bombproof. Behold: The GSAR This thing ticks off all the boxes. I have an attraction to both dive watches and field watches, and this watch somehow does a great job of satisfying both tastes. It's absolutely a tool watch. The case, crown, and bezel scream "dive watch". However, the face gives every indication that you are wearing a field watch. The black face, Arabic numerals, and 24 hour feature are all reminisce of the field watch design. It's not a super busy dial, but there's a lot going on. Mine is the U.S Government marked version, and I served in the U.S military so I think that's kind of neat. The 12/24 hours are also useful to me because that's the time that I've used for so long. I like that the water resistance rating is in red, it gives the dial a nice little pop of color. The radiation symbol is really interesting. I didn't know it was there until I received the watch, but it really balances the dial. Tritium is great stuff, you can read the dial in pitch blackness. So far, it's been pretty consistent in gaining 5 seconds a day. I can absolutely live with that. You can spend ten times the money on a more expensive watch and it's still going to gain or loose a few seconds a day. Overall, this watch is one that I think I'll be happy with for a long, long time. It's durable enough to get you through the battle of Armageddon, and accurate enough to get you there on time, and you'll be looking good. One last thing that I really like. This watch is not cheap, but it also isn't designed as a statement of wealth. It's a solid investment at around 1000$. The servicing cost from marathon is well under 200$, so the price/service ratio is especially good and makes this a worthwhile watch that you can pretty much wear for the rest of your life. Read full review
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The new GSARs have a Sellita SW-200 movement, which is supposedly identical to the previous ETA-2824. It keeps very good time at a little over 2 seconds a day. The rubber strap will fit up to an 8" wrist. My wrist size is 8 5/8" so I ordered a Barton rubber strap (long) and it works well with this watch. I work a physical job and bought this watch to take day to day abuse and so far it has held up well.
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Watch is durable and well made. Marathon has been making some of the most rugged watches money can buy for decades. This watch is far more rugged than your average black PVD coated watch and the bezel fits and clicks perfectly. The tritium vials is a great feature that you don't see often on watches, something Marathon has perfected. Really pleased with this purchase.
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Well made, 41mm case just right size for my smallish wrist. Keeps excellent time. Like the vanilla scent rubber wrist band, no rubber smell. Good watch. Looks great for a military watch.
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Great field watch and highly legible. Wears well on the wrist. Would highly recommend Wilson Watch Works if you are after Marathon watches.
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Very well put together of high quality components. Seems like it will stand a life time of use and abuse. Great watch.
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My husband has had his eye on this watch ever since he gave his brother his old Marathon watch. I took advantage of my stimulus money and purchased this watch for him for his Retirement and our wedding anniversary. I haven't given it to him yet but he's going to lose his mind.
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This is an excellent watch with an easy to read face and has bright markings at night.
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Perfect fit, Great look, Strong function
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my third watch ,same model. collector item . I collect the Great Seal of the USA. well made keeps good time, high quality attention to detail is exceptional.Military durable. must hold in your hand to completely enjoy fit and finish.
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