{"product_id":"2014-marathon-general-purpose-mechanical-limited-36mm","title":"2014 Marathon General Purpose Mechanical Limited 36mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere we have a 2014 Marathon General Purpose Mechanical Limited 36mm (Ref. WW194003SS-BEN), a collectable, military-spec field watch that flawlessly balances authentic combat heritage with precise Swiss engineering. Commonly referred to as the Stainless Steel General Purpose Mechanical (GPM-SS), this rare reference belongs to an exclusive limited production run built to rigorous government specifications, with this specific timepiece carrying the individual serial designation A352\/600. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe highly utilitarian 36mm 316L stainless steel case features a classic, non-reflective asymmetric layout that provides a compact and vintage-proportioned wrist footprint. Boasting a svelte case thickness of 10.5mm and a highly compressed lug-to-lug length of 42mm, its ergonomic geometry ensures a lightweight, low-profile, and completely uncompromised presence on the wrist. The entire case is treated with a subdued, matte Parkerized finish to prevent glare in tactical operations, and is capped by a heavy-duty, pressure-sealed crown that helps guarantee a reliable 50-metre (5 ATM) water resistance rating. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal sits flush over a deeply brooding, matte black military dial. Designed for high-stress operational utility, the layout features a classic dual-scale format displaying both standard 12-hour and inner 24-hour military times. The defining hallmark of this reference is its self-contained illumination system, which utilises specialised tritium gas tubes on the hands and hour markers. Unlike traditional photoluminescent paint, these micro-gas tubes emit a continuous, reliable glow for decades without requiring any external light source to charge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the reverse, a solid steel case back is deeply stamped with official military-spec metadata. Inside beats the premium, Swiss-made, manually wound ETA Cal. 2801 movement, a legendary, pure hand-wound mechanism praised by field watch purists for its slim profile, durability, and direct mechanical interaction. Operating at a high beat rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour, this 17-jewel calibre provides hacking seconds for precise time synchronisation. This exclusive limited edition comes paired with a rugged 16mm strap setup, completed by a matching stainless steel buckle. The watch comes complete with its presentation box and official paperwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marathon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57422627897724,"sku":"WW194003SS-BEN","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/0771\/3366\/files\/1_611e6adf-027b-4607-aaf6-10b0037f904f.jpg?v=1789060002","url":"https:\/\/kibblewatches.co.uk\/products\/2014-marathon-general-purpose-mechanical-limited-36mm","provider":"KibbleWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}