Marathon 36mm Officer's Quartz w/ Date (GPQ-D) on Ballistic Nylon

Officer's Quartz Watch: Marathon 36mm Officer's Quartz w/ Date (GPQ-D) with Ballistic Nylon Strap

The Marathon 36mm Officer's Quartz w/ Date (GPQ-D), also known as the Stainless Steel General Purpose Quartz (GPQ-SS), is a classic officer's quartz watch inspired by the original military prototype developed in 1941. It adheres to the strict U.S. Military Standard MIL-PRF-46374 G. With a 36mm case, this watch is built tough, making it ideal for both everyday wear and challenging environments.

Precision and Durability: Built for Extreme Conditions

• Powered by a Swiss-made ETA High-Torque FØ6 quartz movement with three jewels, ensuring outstanding durability and accuracy.
• Features both 12-hour and 24-hour scales for easy time reading in different formats.
• Includes a date display for added practicality and convenience.
• Equipped with Tritium gas tubes for clear visibility in low-light conditions.

Exceptional Protection Features

• A sapphire crystal provides excellent scratch resistance and pressure durability, keeping the watch face clear and easy to read. Sapphire is the finest material used in watchmaking today.
• Fitted with a pressure crown that ensures 5 ATM water resistance, making it reliable even in tough environments.
• The case is crafted from 316L surgical-grade stainless steel and finished with a Parkerized treatment for added toughness and longevity.

A Blend of Military Tradition and Modern Technology

• Built to U.S. Military Standard MIL-PRF-46374 G, continuing the legacy of the 1960s GG-W-113 military specification.
• The simple, robust design is ideal for both officers and infantry, able to withstand the demands of ground operations.
• Features nighttime visibility, ensuring accurate timekeeping, day or night.

Military-Grade Ballistic Nylon Strap

• Equipped with a durable Ballistic Nylon strap that meets military standards, providing exceptional strength and reliability.
• The lightweight, breathable strap is perfect for long-term wear, even in harsh conditions.

Marathon: A Leader in Military Timepieces

Since its founding in 1939, Marathon Watch Company has specialized in producing high-quality military watches. Headquartered in Canada, all its timepieces are Swiss-made. Since 1941, Marathon has supplied precision watches to the U.S. military and various NATO forces, becoming the standard for law enforcement and government agencies around the world.

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