Skiers, ice climbers, snowmobilers and winter hikers have a natural ally in Marathon's Arctic GSAR. Reference WW194006SS-0512 is the Standard-Issue 41mm Swiss automatic diver with an Arctic white dial and no government markings, built around a brushed stainless steel case and bracelet.

Cold, bright environments are exactly what the Arctic dial was meant for, since white improves legibility in snow and glare. The oversized unidirectional bezel, with 120 clicks, was designed to be operated with gloves, and the screw-down crown sits between guards that protect it from knocks. Sapphire covers the dial, and the case is water resistant to 300 meters, so slush, melting snow and a soaked sleeve are no concern for the watch.

When the short winter days end, tritium tubes on the markers and all hands keep glowing without needing light to charge them. The Swiss Sellita SW200-1 automatic, with Incabloc shock protection, winds itself as you move, so a long day on the slopes keeps it topped up. It is a diver at heart, but it may be the best winter watch Marathon makes.

Marathon Arctic GSAR WW194006SS-0512 Technical Specs

• Reference WW194006SS-0512
• Standard-Issue Arctic white dial, no government markings
• 41mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, about 14mm thick
• Sellita SW200-1 automatic: 26 jewels, ~41 hours
• Water resistant to 30 ATM (300 meters)
• Sapphire crystal; guarded screw-down crown
• Tritium markers and hands; MaraGlo pip on the 60-minute bezel
• Stainless steel bracelet, 20mm

Built for the cold, and readable in all of it.