Marathon Watch Company, founded in 1904 in Switzerland as Weinsturm & Company and later renamed Marathon in 1939, has a long history of producing precise and durable timepieces. The company gained prominence during World War II as a trusted supplier of military-grade watches for Allied forces, adhering to strict specifications for accuracy and reliability. Over the decades, Marathon specialized in creating rugged, high-performance watches and clocks for military, government, and professional use, integrating advanced features like tritium gas tube illumination for low-light conditions and robust designs to withstand extreme environments.
Headquartered in Canada with manufacturing in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Marathon continues to uphold its legacy of combining Swiss craftsmanship with modern innovation, offering mission-ready timepieces like the General Purpose, Navigator, and Diver’s Automatic (SAR) series, trusted by military personnel, first responders, and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.