Marathon
Arctic ADANAC Navigator Automatic 41mm
$1,550
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Military-spec navigator watch certified to MIL-spec with tritium lume tubes that glow 25 years without charging — actual government-issue tool watch DNA. For someone with an IWC Pilot, this is the working navigator's version without the premium price tag.
About Marathon
Founded in 1939 in Canada, Marathon brings its own identity to contemporary watchmaking. Canadian brand making tough field, dive, and pilot watches issued to militaries including the US and Canadian armed forces. That makes it an intriguing choice for enthusiasts who want genuine visual character and a collection that does not simply follow the established script.