Marathon 'CSAR' Automatic Chronograph Jumbo 46mm

Here, we have a robust Marathon 'CSAR' Automatic Chronograph Jumbo 46mm, known as Chronograph Search and Rescue (CSAR). First introduced in the 1990s, it was developed and specified by the Canadian Government for special Search and Rescue operations. A brushed 46mm stainless steel case curves over your wrist thanks to tapered drilled lugs, and a lug-to-lug length of 55mm and a case thickness of 17.5mm give the watch an impressive wrist presence. Down the right side we have the screw-down chronograph pushers with cross-hatch knurling and a large screw-down crown with cross-hatch knurling for grip protected by crown guards. The unidirectional 120-click bezel has thick knurling for ease of grip when wearing gloves and a black 60-minute dive insert holding a flat sapphire crystal AR coated above a matte black dial. An outer 1/100 of a minute Decimal scale is precisely executed surrounding applied Tritium Gas Tubes and MaraGlo baton indexes above large 12-hour Arabic numerals and smaller 24-hour numerals marking the hours; at 3 o’clock, we have a day/date window, at 12 o’clock a 30-minute register, at 6 o’clock a 12-hour register and finally at 9 o’clock a small seconds register. Thick syringe hands have Tritium Gas Tubes and MaraGlo for a distinctive green glow complemented by a tapered red arrow-tipped chronograph hand. We have the Marathon motif with H3 and the radioactive symbol. In 1973, the H3 and Radiation symbol was added to US military specification requirements; the H3 stands for radioactive Tritium, which gives that exceptionally long-lasting bright lume. On the reverse, a screw-down solid case back with the details of the watch around its edge and the Government specification ID numbers engraved for the following: ISO 6425, 26 MILLICURIES is the amount of Radioactive material in the watch, NRC ID- Nuclear Regulatory Commission ID number for Tritium, next is the General Services Administration contract number with the ID number for suppliers to government agencies, inside an Automatic ETA/Valjoux 7750, 25 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour, this workhorse chronograph movement has quick-set date, hacking seconds and hand winding for your convenience. It comes paired with its 22mm brushed stainless steel 3-link bracelet secured by a signed deployant clasp and flip lock engraved with the Canadian Forces tri-service logo. All links and an additional 22mm NATO strap are provided, and the watch comes with this Marathon presentation box, spare bezel and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its Marathon box, spare bezel and Marathon Paperwork. It comes with its 22mm Marathon brushed stainless steel 3-link bracelet secured by a signed deployant clasp and flip lock; all links and an additional Marathon 22mm NATO strap are provided. The watch is from Circa. July 2013 and is in worn condition, but overall, it is in very fair condition, see the photos. It comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

If you are a fan of large and impressive watches, I think we've found the winner for you. This Marathon 'CSAR' automatic chronograph comes in at a whopping 46mm by 55mm with a 17.5mm thickness, I suspect you may struggle to slip this under a dress cuff. Certainly not for the faint of heart, but wow, does it feel like a serious bit of kit on the wrist. I would not hesitate to book an appointment and try this one on for yourself!

Reference : WW194014SS-0130
Movement : Automatic ETA/Valjoux 7750
Age : Circa. 2013
Year : 2013
Case Size : 46mm
Case Thickness : 17.5mm
Lug to Lug : 55mm
Lugs : 22mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12 Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Marathon Watch, renowned for its precision timepieces, has its origins traced back to Weinstrum Watch, which was founded in 1904 and subsequently renamed Wein Brothers. Morris Wein established Marathon Watch in 1939 with a pledge to deliver exceptional timepieces throughout North America. From 1941 onwards, Marathon has been crafting well-engineered instruments for the Allied Forces, utilising a blend of robust military specifications and Swiss precision engineering. Today, the fourth generation of the Wein family runs the company.