Marathon 41MM Arctic Steel Navigator (SSNAV)

The First Automatic Navigator Watch: Marathon 41mm Arctic Steel Navigator (SSNAV) with Ballistic Nylon Strap

Marathon 41mm Arctic Steel Navigator (SSNAV) is a rugged military watch that has been fully upgraded. Originally developed in 1986 by Marathon in collaboration with Kelly Air Force Base, this watch features a white dial that enhances visibility during daytime operations. It offers superior functionality and unparalleled accuracy, specifically designed for pilots, parachutists, and adventurers.

All-Terrain Capable

• Powered by the ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive Quartz movement, offering ultra-high accuracy of ± 10s/year.
• Built with a 316L surgical-grade stainless steel case, featuring a screw-down crown and a sapphire crystal, with a water resistance of up to 10 ATM (100 meters/300 feet).

Refined Design Enhancements

• The improved case design enhances the taper of the lugs, making the watch more comfortable and secure for all-day wear.
• The 12-hour GMT bezel has been raised for better grip, allowing easy operation even when wearing flight gloves.
• The bezel markings use an embedded lacquer design for enhanced readability and clarity.

High-Performance Luminous Features

• Self-illuminating tritium gas tubes are applied to the hour markers and hour/minute hands, ensuring excellent legibility in low-light conditions.
• The tritium gas tubes do not fade over time, ensuring the watch remains clearly visible at all times.

Pressure-Resistant, Scratch-Proof Sapphire Crystal

• The sapphire crystal can withstand extreme pressure changes, making it ideal for military pilots operating at altitudes above 35,000 feet.
• It also offers excellent scratch resistance, maintaining the clarity of the dial, and is the best material available for watch crystals.

Professionally Designed Ballistic Nylon Strap

• Fitted with a Ballistic Nylon Strap, known for its superior durability, it ensures a stable wearing experience even in extreme environments.
• The strap is lightweight and breathable, making it ideal for military use and daily wear.

Marathon Watch Company: A Master Military Watchmaker

Marathon Watch Company, founded in 1939 and headquartered in Canada, manufactures all watches in Switzerland. Since 1941, Marathon has supplied a range of precision timepieces to the U.S. military and various NATO forces. Today, it is the standard-issue watch for the U.S. Army, Navy (USN), Marine Corps (USMC), NASA, Canadian Armed Forces, and numerous law enforcement and government agencies worldwide. As the only active military watch contractor for the U.S. government, Marathon watches combine military durability with Swiss engineering and craftsmanship to ensure the highest levels of quality, precision, and reliability.

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