Key Parameters
- Matte Black Dial with Tritium Gas Tubes
- Grade 5 Titanium Brushed Case
- Black Swiss-made FKM 3-piece Rubber Strap Kit
- Flat Sapphire Crystal
- Swiss made Sellita SW200-2 Top Grade automatic movement with Incabloc® shock absorber
- Reference WW194006TI
Technical Data
- Swiss made Sellita SW200-2 Top Grade automatic movement with Incabloc® shock absorber, 26 jewels, 65-hour typical power reserve, Hacking, Manual winding, Rapid date adjustment
- Black Date display at 4:30 position
- Brushed Grade 5 Titanium Case (TAA-compliant)
- Diameter 41 mm, 48 mm lug to lug, 13.5 mm thick
- Lug width 20 mm with drilled lug holes for convenient strap changes
- Dial Luminous: Self illuminating encapsulated tritium (Isotope H3) gas tubes which glow with no need to be charged by an external light source
- Bezel triangle at 12 o'clock uses MaraGlo™ paint for low-light viewing
- 12-hour and 24-hour markers on the dial (scale range 1-12 and 13-24)
- Dial features a black date wheel, updated typeface, and the "Ti" in "AUTOMATiC" set in red as a nod to the periodic table symbol for titanium
- Uni-directional 120-click bezel with 60 minute scale
- Grade 5 Titanium Bezel with Engraved Black Anodized Insert
- Titanium Knurled Screw-Down Crown
- Scratch Resistant Flat Sapphire Crystal with an anti reflective coating
- 300 meter / 30 atmos water resistance
- Black Swiss-made FKM 3-piece rubber strap kit (20mm) with titanium hardware
- Roughly 30% lighter than the stainless steel GSAR, with approximately twice the tensile strength of stainless steel and enhanced corrosion resistance
- Nato Stock Number 6645-21-558-0133 engraved on case back
- Each watch is numbered individually
- Made in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland
- 2 year International Factory Warranty
Marathon Titanium GSAR Search and Rescue Dive Watch
Description
When the SR-71 first flew in the 1960s, it relied on titanium for strength and resilience. The metal let the aircraft shed weight without giving up the structural integrity extreme conditions demand. It was chosen for capability, not convention. Marathon has applied that same thinking to its most sought-after model. The Government Search and Rescue watch, known as the GSAR, has been re-engineered in TAA-compliant grade 5 titanium, a first for a standard production Marathon.
The GSAR has a long pedigree. Marathon's Search and Rescue watches were developed to Canadian Government requirements for professional SAR operations and first appeared in the early 1990s. Today they remain essential kit for elite members of both the Canadian and U.S. militaries. The 41mm GSAR was Marathon's first Type II automatic SAR watch, and it has since become one of the most trusted platforms in the series. The Titanium GSAR builds on that proven foundation while introducing the first lightweight titanium case in the Marathon lineup.
The change in material has real effects on the wrist. According to Marathon, grade 5 titanium offers roughly twice the tensile strength of stainless steel and improved corrosion resistance. It also reduces the watch's weight by 30% compared with its stainless steel counterpart, without compromising the rugged dependability that defines the SAR series. The 41mm case is 13.5mm thick, with a 48mm lug-to-lug measurement and a 20mm lug width. It has a brushed finish suited to everyday duty and demanding environments alike. The watch is rated to 30 ATM (300 metres), so it is ready for the water as well as the field.
Powering the watch is the Swiss made Sellita SW200-2 Top Grade automatic movement, with 26 jewels and an Incabloc shock absorber to protect it from impacts. It delivers up to a 65-hour power reserve and an enhanced accuracy range. A date display sits on the dial, along with a second scale running 1 to 12 and 13 to 24 for 24-hour reference.
True to the SAR design language, the watch is built for legibility and control. The iconic unidirectional bezel is fully hashed with a 60-minute scale, and the knurled screw-down crown is easy to operate and helps secure the case. A sapphire crystal protects the dial. For low-light visibility, the dial features Tritium gas tubes, so it stays readable when conditions are at their worst. Tritium tubes are self illuminating gas tubes which contain an isotope of hydrogen, meaning they will not dull down in brightness like normal photo-luminescent paint which requires an external light source to create a glow.
The dial carries a few subtle differences from the stainless steel GSAR. It has a black date wheel and an updated typeface. The letters "Ti" in "AUTOMATiC" are set in red, a nod to titanium's symbol on the periodic table. The watch comes on a black Swiss-made FKM 3-piece rubber strap kit with titanium hardware, so the lightweight character carries through the whole package.
For wearers who count on their tool watch in any situation, the Titanium GSAR delivers the same dependable SAR design in a lighter, stronger case. From ocean depths to the demands of daily life, it is a purpose-built instrument designed to go farther, weigh less, and stand the test of time.
