{"title":"Marathon General Purpose Mechanical","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExplore the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical Watch Collection, featuring rugged Swiss-made field watches inspired by military-issued timepieces. Equipped with reliable hand-wound mechanical movements, highly legible dials, and self-illuminating tritium gas tubes, these lightweight, purpose-built watches combine traditional watchmaking craftsmanship with military-grade durability for dependable everyday performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"general-purpose-ss-bkbk-nylon-10-ww194003ss-0101-black-dial","title":"General Purpose SS\/BKBK NYLON 10\" (WW194003SS-0101) | Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you already know the composite GPM and want something more substantial, reference WW194003SS-0101 is the natural next step. The Marathon SSGPM trades fibreshell for a 36mm Parkerized steel case and swaps the automatic for a Swiss hand-wound movement, resulting in a field watch with a distinctly collector-grade feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParkerizing is a protective phosphate finish used on military firearms and hardware, and on the Steel General Purpose Mechanical it gives the 316L case a flat, matte grey surface that will not glint in the sun. The extra two millimeters over the 34mm composite models, along with the 44mm lug-to-lug span, give it slightly more wrist presence while keeping vintage proportions. At just 11mm thick, it is also slimmer than its automatic siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is the Swiss Sellita SW210-1, a manual-wind caliber with 18 jewels and about 45 hours of reserve. Marathon pairs it with sapphire crystal, 5 ATM water resistance, a black dial with 12\/24-hour scales and self-powered tritium on the markers and hands. A black one-piece nylon strap, 10 inches long, keeps the look utilitarian. For a collection built around genuine military makers, the SSGPM fills the steel, hand-wound slot neatly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWW194003SS-0101 at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Marathon SSGPM (Steel General Purpose Mechanical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Parkerized 316L steel, 36mm, 11mm high, 44mm L2L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaliber: Sellita SW210-1, manual winding, 18 jewels, ~45 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistant to 5 ATM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapphire crystal, pressure crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTritium gas tubes on hands and markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack dial, 12\/24-hour scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack one-piece nylon strap, 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel, hand-wound answer for the serious field-watch collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037037649967,"sku":"WW194003SS-0101","price":607.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/CHLb62f535b9e1401.jpg?v=1773176319"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-ss-bkbk-nylon-10-ww194003ss-0001-black-dial","title":"General Purpose SS\/BKBK NYLON 10\" (WW194003SS-0001) | Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery morning starts the same way with the Marathon Steel General Purpose Mechanical: pull the watch from the nightstand, give the crown a dozen or so turns, and feel the mainspring tighten. Reference WW194003SS-0001 is the 36mm SSGPM, a hand-wound Swiss mechanical field watch for people who enjoy that small daily ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no rotor and no battery here. The Sellita SW210-1 is a manual-wind movement with 18 jewels and roughly 45 hours of power reserve, so a single winding comfortably carries you from one morning to the next. Because there is no rotor, the case stays slim at 11mm, and it sits cleanly under a cuff. The case itself is 316L stainless steel given a Parkerized, matte grey finish that avoids flash and wears in gracefully. A black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales and tritium tubes on the markers and hands keeps it readable in total darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarathon has made military field watches since 1941, and the General Purpose line follows MIL-PRF-46374G, with roots in the GG-W-113 standard of the 1960s. This version wears a black one-piece nylon strap in 10-inch length, a lightweight partner to the steel case. Sapphire crystal and 5 ATM of water resistance cover everyday knocks and rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarathon SSGPM WW194003SS-0001 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: WW194003SS-0001, Steel General Purpose Mechanical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: 36mm 316L stainless steel, Parkerized matte grey, 11mm thick, 44mm lug-to-lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Swiss Sellita SW210-1 hand-wound mechanical, 18 jewels, approx. 45-hour reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistance: 5 ATM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: sapphire; pressure crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLume: tritium on hour markers and hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial: black with 12- and 24-hour scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: black one-piece nylon, 10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA two-minute ritual that rewards you all day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037037846575,"sku":"WW194003SS-0001","price":607.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/7A6D62f535c78ec31.jpg?v=1773176324"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-us-gov-def-std-matte-black-dial","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black US Gov\/Def Std Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrey steel and desert tan nylon make one of the best color pairings in military gear, and reference WW194003SS-0009 puts them together on Marathon's 36mm Steel General Purpose Mechanical. Add a U.S. Government dial and a hand-wound Swiss movement, and the result feels straight out of a field kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SSGPM's 316L stainless case is Parkerized, a matte grey treatment borrowed from military hardware that keeps reflections down and gives the steel an understated, tool-like look. Here it is paired with an 11-inch desert tan DefStan nylon strap, which warms up the grey and suits khaki, canvas and denim. The black dial carries the \"U.S. Government\" marking at the top, with matching government markings on the caseback, plus 12- and 24-hour scales and tritium tubes that glow all night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarathon's first military contract came in 1941, and the company went on to supply field watches to Allied forces during the war. The SSGPM honors that history with a Swiss Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement, 18 jewels and around 45 hours of reserve, protected by sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance in an 11mm-thick case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarathon SSGPM WW194003SS-0009 Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Steel General Purpose Mechanical, U.S. Government dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: 36mm 316L steel, Parkerized finish, 11mm thick, 44mm L2L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Sellita SW210-1 hand-wound, 18 jewels, ~45 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistance: 5 ATM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLume: tritium tubes, markers and hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: desert tan DefStan nylon, 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatte steel, sand-colored nylon and a mechanical heart that runs on your own two fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037049085999,"sku":"WW194003SS-0009","price":652.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/4oj864dd2559c8730.jpg?v=1773176549"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-us-gov-def-std-matte-black-dial-1","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black US Gov\/Def Std | Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eMIL-PRF-46374G is the U.S. military performance specification for general-purpose wristwatches, and the Marathon SSGPM in reference WW194003SS-0008 is built to that lineage with a dial that reads \"U.S. Government.\" It is a 36mm steel, hand-wound field watch for buyers who care about issue authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe government marking is not decoration. On Marathon watches it appears at the top of the dial and is mirrored by government markings on the caseback, identifying the configuration made for official supply. Marathon's watches are issued to and used by members of the U.S. and Canadian militaries and other agencies, and the company's military work goes back to a 1941 Royal Canadian Air Force order. That record is what gives a U.S. Government dial from Marathon its credibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is 316L stainless steel with a Parkerized matte grey finish, 11mm thick and 44mm lug to lug. Inside, a Swiss Sellita SW210-1 hand-wound movement with 18 jewels runs for about 45 hours per winding. Tritium tubes light the markers and hands, sapphire protects the dial, and 5 ATM water resistance handles weather. This version is fitted with a black DefStan nylon strap in 11-inch length, long enough for a jacket sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications: Marathon SSGPM U.S. Government\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference WW194003SS-0008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36mm Parkerized 316L stainless case; 11mm; 44mm lug to lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwiss hand-wound Sellita SW210-1, 18 jewels, roughly 45h reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 ATM water resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapphire crystal; pressure crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTritium illumination on markers and hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack U.S. Government dial with 12- and 24-hour scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack DefStan nylon strap, 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGovernment-marked, mechanically wound and built for service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037049348143,"sku":"WW194003SS-0008","price":652.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/HKk264dba5c17c8c2.jpg?v=1773176553"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-ngm-def-std-matte-black-dial","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black NGM\/Def Std Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart of the pleasure of a mechanical watch is the connection it creates. With reference WW194003SG-0106, the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical in sage green, you can let the automatic rotor do the work or give the crown a few turns each morning and feel the movement come to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24-jewel NH35-based movement is a dual-wind design: it charges itself from everyday wrist motion and accepts hand-winding through the pressure crown, holding about 41 hours of reserve. That flexibility makes the GPM a natural pick for collectors who rotate several watches, since it restarts in seconds after sitting. The 34mm case is sage green fibreshell composite, light and durable, and the matte black dial is clean of government markings. Tritium tubes on the markers and hands glow steadily for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration rides on an 11-inch sage green DefStan nylon strap for a uniform, military-kit look. Marathon builds every GPM to MIL-PRF-46374G, Type II, Class 4, with sapphire crystal and the 12- and 24-hour dial scales typical of the company's field watches since 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarathon GPM WW194003SG-0106 at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: General Purpose Mechanical, no government markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: 34mm sage green fibreshell, 12.5mm high, 41mm lug-to-lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: dual-wind automatic, NH35-based, 24 jewels, around 41 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistance: 3 ATM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: sapphire; pressure crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLume: tritium on hands and hour markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: sage green DefStan nylon, 11 inches, 16mm lug width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind it, wear it, and enjoy a mechanical field watch the way it was meant to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037049577519,"sku":"WW194003SG-0106","price":517.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/XKcb64dba5c4df1e8.jpg?v=1773176558"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-ngm-nylon-matte-black-dial","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black NGM\/Nylon Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eModern watches keep getting bigger, but the field watches soldiers actually wore were compact, and they still look right on most wrists. The Marathon GPM in sage green, reference WW194003SG-0103, stays true to that vintage proportion with a 34mm case that suits smaller wrists and anyone who likes a classic fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 34mm across and 41mm lug to lug, the General Purpose Mechanical sits neatly between the lugs of a slim wrist without overhanging, and the 12.5mm case height slides under a shirt cuff. The case is sage green fibreshell composite, light and warm-toned, with a matte black dial that carries no government markings. Tritium on the hands and markers makes it easy to read in the dark, and the 12\/24-hour scales keep the military look intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarathon produces the GPM to MIL-PRF-46374G, Type II, Class 4. Its NH35-based automatic movement has 24 jewels and around 41 hours of power reserve, and it can be wound by hand when you pick it up after a break. A green one-piece nylon strap, 10 inches long, fits the scale of the watch and the smaller wrist it was made for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarathon GPM Sage Green NGM Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: WW194003SG-0103\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 34mm diameter, 12.5mm thick, 41mm lug to lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase material: sage green composite fibreshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: automatic (NH35-based), hand-winding, 24 jewels, ~41-hour reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistance: 3 ATM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLume: tritium on hands and indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: green one-piece nylon, 10\", 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProof that a great field watch does not need to be oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037049872431,"sku":"WW194003SG-0103","price":472.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/Yn5F64dd2f21081b3.jpg?v=1773176562"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-us-gov-def-std-matte-black-dial-2","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black US Gov\/Def Std Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong days call for a watch you can forget about until you need it. The Marathon GPM in sage green, reference WW194003SG-0006, uses a lightweight composite case and a 34mm footprint so it disappears on the wrist, then delivers a clear, tritium-lit read the moment you glance down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat comfort comes from the fibreshell case, a composite that is far lighter than steel and does not get cold against the skin in winter or hot in summer sun. It is finished in sage green, a calm, slightly grey green, and fitted with a matching 11-inch DefStan nylon strap whose extra length works over a sleeve or on a larger wrist. The black dial reads \"U.S. Government\" and carries 12- and 24-hour scales, with tritium tubes that glow continuously, no charging required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the hood is a 24-jewel automatic (NH35-based) that winds itself through wrist movement and can be hand-wound at the crown, with about 41 hours in reserve. The watch is made to MIL-PRF-46374G, Type II, Class 4, the specification that defines how a modern general-purpose military watch should perform. Sapphire crystal guards against scratches from rock, brush and toolbox alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications: WW194003SG-0006\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarathon General Purpose Mechanical (GPM), U.S. Government dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSage green composite fibreshell case, 34mm, 12.5mm thick, 41mm L2L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic with hand-winding, NH35-based, 24 jewels, ~41h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 ATM water resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapphire crystal; pressure crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTritium illumination on hour markers and hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSage green DefStan nylon strap, 11-inch, 16mm lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight enough for all day, rugged enough for whatever the day brings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037050200111,"sku":"WW194003SG-0006","price":517.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/co3R64dd25195ddd9.jpg?v=1773176567"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-us-gov-nylon-matte-black-dial","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black US Gov\/Nylon Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eSage green has a softer, more vintage tone than standard olive drab, and it is the color that makes reference WW194003SG-0003 stand out in the Marathon General Purpose Mechanical lineup. Add a dial that reads \"U.S. Government,\" and you have a 34mm automatic with both personality and pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SG code in the reference identifies the sage green composite fibreshell case, which is paired here with a green one-piece nylon strap for a tonal, uniform look. Against that muted green, the matte black dial pops, its tritium-lit markers and hands visible at any hour. The government marking on the dial, repeated on the caseback, reflects Marathon's long record of supplying watches to the U.S. and Canadian militaries and other agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery GPM is made to MIL-PRF-46374G, Type II, Class 4. Power comes from a 24-jewel automatic movement based on the NH35, with around 41 hours of reserve and the ability to hand-wind through the crown. Sapphire crystal, a pressure crown and the classic 12\/24-hour dial round out a watch that is light, comfortable and properly tough for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarathon GPM Sage Green U.S. Gov Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: WW194003SG-0003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: 34mm sage green fibreshell, 12.5mm, 41mm lug-to-lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: NH35-based automatic, hand-winding, 24 jewels, approx. 41 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistance: 3 ATM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: sapphire; crown: pressure type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLume: tritium tubes on hands and markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial: matte black, U.S. Government marking, 12\/24-hour scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: green nylon, one-piece, 10\"; 16mm lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen on green with a government signature, and a mechanical heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037050396719,"sku":"WW194003SG-0003","price":472.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/7YAl64dba5cd48893.jpg?v=1773176571"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-ngm-nylon-matte-black-dial-1","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black NGM\/Nylon Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a gift for someone who spends weekends on trails, at the range or in the workshop? The Marathon General Purpose Mechanical in desert tan, reference WW194003DT-0103, is a 34mm automatic field watch that looks right with outdoor gear and has the build quality to back it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DT in the reference denotes a desert tan composite case, a shade that sits nicely between khaki and sand. The dial is matte black with no government markings, just the MARATHON name, so it suits a civilian wardrobe without looking like costume. Tritium tubes on the hands and indices stay lit around the clock, which makes the watch easy to read before sunrise or in a dim cabin. The 12- and 24-hour scales are a practical nod to its military origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarathon, a family-owned company founded in 1904, has supplied watches to Allied and North American forces since 1941, and the GPM is produced to MIL-PRF-46374G, Type II, Class 4. The automatic movement is NH35-based with 24 jewels and about 41 hours of reserve, and it can be topped up by hand at the crown. A 10-inch one-piece nylon strap completes the set, light and quick to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWW194003DT-0103 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarathon GPM, desert tan, no government markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34mm composite fibreshell case, 12.5mm thick, 41mm lug-to-lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-winding automatic with manual winding, 24 jewels, ~41-hour reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistant to 3 ATM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch-resistant sapphire crystal, pressure crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways-on tritium illumination on markers and hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece nylon strap, 10\", 16mm lug width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful present that will be worn, not stored in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037050560559,"sku":"WW194003DT-0103","price":472.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/fB2W64dd38a848a9c.jpg?v=1773176576"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-us-gov-nylon-matte-black-dial-1","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black US Gov\/Nylon Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesert tan has been the color of military kit in arid theaters for decades, and on the Marathon GPM it gives a 34mm field watch real character. Reference WW194003DT-0003 pairs a desert tan composite case with a black dial marked \"U.S. Government\" and a matching tan nylon strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DT in the reference number denotes the desert tan fibreshell case, which reads as warm and earthy next to khaki, olive, denim and leather. The matte black dial keeps legibility sharp, with tritium tubes on the hands and hour markers glowing continuously for years, plus 12- and 24-hour scales for military time. The U.S. Government text on the dial, backed by government markings on the caseback, signals that this is the configuration made for official procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarathon builds the General Purpose Mechanical to MIL-PRF-46374G, Type II, Class 4. Its 24-jewel automatic movement (NH35-based) self-winds and can be hand-wound at the pressure crown, with around 41 hours of reserve. Sapphire covers the dial, and the composite case keeps weight low for all-day wear on a 10-inch one-piece nylon strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarathon GPM Desert Tan at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: WW194003DT-0003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: desert tan fibreshell composite, 34mm, 12.5mm thick, 41mm lug to lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: automatic, hand-windable, NH35-based, 24 jewels, roughly 41h reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistance: 3 ATM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLume: tritium on markers and hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial: black, U.S. Government marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: tan one-piece nylon, 10 inches; 16mm lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSand-colored, government-marked and made for the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037050822703,"sku":"WW194003DT-0003","price":472.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/avcN64dd1c2743cbb.jpg?v=1773176580"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-ngm-def-std-matte-black-dial-1","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black NGM\/Def Std | Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1941 Marathon delivered its first military order and went on to supply field watches to Allied forces through the Second World War. The black GPM, reference WW194003BK-0108, carries that lineage forward as a 34mm automatic field watch on a DefStan nylon strap, with a clean dial that bears no government markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe General Purpose Mechanical is made to MIL-PRF-46374G, Type II, Class 4, the modern descendant of the 1960s GG-W-113 specification, and it keeps the elements that made those early watches useful: a high-contrast black dial, 12- and 24-hour scales, and a crown that is simple to operate. Marathon updates the formula with sapphire crystal and tritium tubes that glow continuously for years. The black composite fibreshell case is light enough that you forget it is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this listing apart is the strap. The DefStan nylon is the British-pattern military style, and at 11 inches it has extra length to go over a jacket cuff or fit larger wrists comfortably. Under the dial, a 24-jewel automatic movement (NH35-based) winds with wrist motion or by hand and stores roughly 41 hours of reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specs: Marathon GPM Black NGM DefStan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference WW194003BK-0108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34mm composite fibreshell case in black; 12.5mm thick; 41mm lug to lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic movement with hand-wind function, 24 jewels, about 41 hours reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 ATM water resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapphire crystal, pressure crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTritium tubes on hands and hour markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte black NGM dial (MARATHON only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack DefStan nylon strap, 11\", 16mm lug width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight decades of field-watch know-how, condensed into 34 millimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037051084847,"sku":"WW194003BK-0108","price":517.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/CKIL64dba5d4d56f6.jpg?v=1773176585"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-ngm-nylon-matte-black-dial-2","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black NGM\/Nylon Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot everyone wants a government stamp on their wrist. The Marathon GPM in black with no government markings, reference WW194003BK-0101, keeps the dial clean, with only the MARATHON name above a crisp field layout, and lets the 34mm automatic case speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the General Purpose Mechanical in its most understated form. The case is a black composite fibreshell that weighs next to nothing and does not catch the light, and the matte black dial carries both 12-hour and 24-hour scales in the military manner. Tritium tubes on the markers and hands give constant, battery-free illumination for years, so the time is readable in a dark tent, a movie theater or a pre-dawn commute. Even without the U.S. Government text, the watch is built to the same MIL-PRF-46374G, Type II, Class 4 standard as the issued version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement is a 24-jewel automatic (NH35-based) with about 41 hours of power reserve. Wear it and it winds itself; leave it in a drawer for a few days and a handful of turns at the crown brings it back. A black one-piece nylon strap in 10-inch length keeps the all-black look consistent from buckle to bezel. It is a quiet, capable field watch for people who prefer substance over insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWW194003BK-0101 Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Marathon GPM (General Purpose Mechanical), no government markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: 34mm black fibreshell composite, 12.5mm high, 41mm lug-to-lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: self-winding mechanical with manual wind, NH35-based, 24 jewels, ~41 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistance: 3 ATM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal and crown: sapphire, pressure crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllumination: self-powered tritium on markers and hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: black one-piece nylon, 10\", for 16mm lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blacked-out mechanical field watch that never needs to announce itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45037051346991,"sku":"WW194003BK-0101","price":472.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/ui6X64df96ff959e9.jpg?v=1773176589"},{"product_id":"general-purpose-mechanical-black-us-gov-nylon-matte-black-dial-2","title":"General Purpose Mechanical Black US Gov\/Nylon Matte Black Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Marathon General Purpose Mechanical (GPM), reference WW194003BK-0001, is what a field watch looks like when it is built to an actual government specification rather than borrowed from one. This 34mm automatic wears a dial that reads \"U.S. Government,\" the same marking carried by watches supplied for official use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarathon has been making military timepieces since its first order from the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941, and the GPM is produced to MIL-PRF-46374G, Type II, Class 4, a standard that traces back to the GG-W-113 field watch spec of the 1960s. The U.S. Government dial is matched by government markings on the caseback, so this is the version for anyone who wants the issued article rather than a civilian lookalike. A black composite fibreshell case keeps the whole package light and low-glare, while tritium tubes on the hour markers and hands glow all night without ever needing a light source to charge them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is a 24-jewel automatic movement (NH35-based) that winds itself as you move and can also be wound by hand through the pressure crown, with roughly 41 hours of reserve. 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Reference WW194003SS-0109, the Marathon Steel General Purpose Mechanical on a desert tan DefStan strap, is a 36mm hand-wound Swiss field watch with no battery to replace and no rotor to service, a straightforward mechanical piece that can be handed down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SSGPM is built around the Sellita SW210-1, a manual-wind Swiss movement with 18 jewels and about 45 hours of reserve. Wind it in the morning and it runs through the next day. Its 316L stainless case is Parkerized for a matte grey finish that ages quietly, and the black dial, free of government markings, carries 12- and 24-hour scales with tritium tubes on the hands and markers. Those tubes glow continuously and are rated for up to around 20 years, so the watch is readable at night without ever needing a light charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarathon is a family-owned company founded in 1904, with watches assembled in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and designed in Canada. That heritage, along with sapphire crystal, 5 ATM water resistance and an 11mm case, makes the SSGPM a meaningful present for a graduate, a new officer or anyone who appreciates honest tools. 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Reference WW194003SS-0108, the Marathon SSGPM with no government markings, is a 36mm steel hand-wound watch whose clean black dial and slim 11mm profile make it as comfortable at a desk as it is on a hike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only the MARATHON name on the dial, this configuration of the Steel General Purpose Mechanical keeps things minimal: bold numerals, 12- and 24-hour scales and tritium-lit hands and markers that stay visible in a dim conference room or a dark parking lot. The Parkerized 316L stainless case has a soft matte grey finish that is subtle enough for business casual and tough enough for weekends. Its 36mm diameter and 44mm lug-to-lug length fit a wide range of wrists without looking oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, a Swiss Sellita SW210-1 hand-wound movement with 18 jewels delivers around 45 hours of reserve, which means one wind per day keeps it running. Marathon fits sapphire crystal and rates the case to 5 ATM. This listing is finished on a black DefStan nylon strap measuring 11 inches, a sturdy choice that can be swapped out easily when the mood changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarathon SSGPM Clean Dial Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: WW194003SS-0108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: 36mm, 316L stainless with Parkerized matte grey finish, 11mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug to lug: 44mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Swiss Sellita SW210-1, manual wind, 18 jewels, ~45h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater resistance: 5 ATM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapphire crystal; pressure crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack dial without government markings; tritium lume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack DefStan nylon strap, 11 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffice to trailhead, one wind at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45495636557871,"sku":"WW194003SS-0108","price":652.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/9578\/3471\/files\/GxvG64dba5bc6fa0f.jpg?v=1781882864"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.watchgang.com\/en-jp\/collections\/marathon-general-purpose-mechanical.oembed","provider":"Watch Gang","version":"1.0","type":"link"}