Marathon GSAR Automatic vs Marathon GSAR
Marathon GSAR Automatic ($850) vs Marathon GSAR ($1,250) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right military watch.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Marathon GSAR Automatic | Marathon GSAR |
|---|
| Price | $850 | $1,250 |
| Weight | 185g | 160g |
| Movement | ETA 2824-2 | Sellita SW200 |
| WR | 300m | — |
| Lume | Tritium gas tubes (self-powered 25yr) | Tritium |
| Spec | STANAG 2697 military certified | — |
| Origin | Hamilton, Ontario Canada | — |
| Crystal | Sapphire | — |
| Water Resistance | — | 300m |
| Case Diameter | — | 41mm |
Pros & Cons
Marathon GSAR Automatic
- Tritium self-powered 25yr glow
- STANAG NATO military certified
- ETA 2824-2 Swiss reliable movement
- 300m serious WR
- Canadian heritage since WWII
- $850 for a military tool watch
- 185g heavy case
- Tritium regulated in some countries
Marathon GSAR
- True milspec
- Tritium tubes
- Serial numbered
- Heavy
- Less brand cachet
Marathon GSAR Automatic is the better value at $850. If weight matters most, Marathon GSAR carries lighter at 160g. Both are part of our curated military watch index — tap through to check current pricing.