Marathon Watch

Marathon Watch is a family watch company founded in 1939 by Morris Wein. It makes Swiss watches designed in Canada and handcrafted in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Its history includes making timing instruments for Allied Forces since 1941. Today, Marathon produces watches for aviation, diving, navigation, and general-purpose use. Its pilot and navigator collections are part of a wider range built around military specifications and practical timekeeping.

Pilot and Navigator Watches

Marathon has a dedicated range of watches for pilots and navigators. These include NAV and NAV with Date models, along with watches in the SSNAV series.

One example is the 41mm SSNAV-D AUTO, an automatic pilot's watch.

The Navigator line is also featured in the brand's media coverage. It forms an important part of Marathon's aviation-related products.

These watches sit alongside other Marathon instruments designed with military use in mind. The company states that each watch is built to full military specifications.

This approach connects its current pilot watches to the wider history of making timing instruments for military personnel.

Military History and Swiss Manufacturing

Marathon's history began before the company took its current name.

Its predecessor started in 1904 as Weinsturm Watch and was later known as Wein Brothers. Morris Wein founded Marathon in 1939.

Since 1941, Marathon has produced timing instruments for Allied Forces. The company remains connected to its founding family, with the fourth generation continuing the work.

Marathon watches are designed in Canada and made in Switzerland. Production takes place in La Chaux-de-Fonds.

The company combines Swiss watchmaking with designs intended to meet military requirements. Durability and accurate timekeeping remain central parts of its product range.

Diving and General Purpose Watches

Marathon's catalog extends beyond aviation. It includes automatic and quartz dive watches, along with several search and rescue models.

The SAR series is part of its diving range. General Purpose watches include the SSGPM and GPQ models.

Marathon also produces special editions and projects connected to Jeep, Anthracite, Arctic, Maple Leaf, USMC, Duvdevan, and YAMAM.

The USMC range includes an updated GSAR and the new SSNAV-D USMC Edition.

These models show how the brand uses its military watch background across different product categories.

Accessories, Instruments and Support

Marathon also supplies products beyond wristwatches.

Its catalog includes nylon and leather strap kits, measurement tools, tactical gear, stopwatches, and clocks. Atomic clocks are also part of its range.

The company provides servicing support for its watches. New watch purchases include a three-year warranty when registered.

For pilots and aviation fans, Marathon provides a direct connection to military timekeeping. Its NAV and SSNAV watches combine aviation-related designs with the company's long history of making instruments for military use.