MARATHON WW194006 GSAR Smart Watch Owner’s Manual

MARATHON WW194006 GSAR Smart Watch

Product Information

The GSARTM, or Government Search and Rescue Manual, is a Swiss-made and Canadian-designed watch under the Marathon brand. It is a wristwatch with a dive rating of 30ATM, suitable for underwater search and rescue operations. The watch features a 41mm case diameter, 14mm case thickness, 48mm lug-to-lug distance, and 20mm drilled lug width. The bezel is marked with MaraGloTM tritium hour markers, while the hour, minute, and seconds hands also have tritium tubes for constant illumination. The bezel is uni-directional with a 60-minute scale range. The watch also has ascrew-down crown, date display, and 20mm lugs. The GSAR watch uses self-contained tritium gas tubes that are self- illuminating and will not dull over time.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Priming the movement: The GSAR watch is charged via the movement of your wrist. Gently move your watch back and forth to charge up the movement. Avoid hand-winding whenever possible as it could cause damage to the movement.
2. Clean watch often: Clean regularly using rubbing alcohol, a toothbrush, and a microfiber cloth.
3. Always set it forward: During daylight savings, move the hands forward to reach your desired time setting instead of winding the watch back an hour to avoid undue stress on the movement.
4. Service regularly: Regular servicing every four to six years will help keep your movement running precisely. For servicing requests, contact Marathon’s team directly at [email protected].

PRODUCT Setting the Time

1. Unscrew and pull the crown from position 1 to position 4.
2. Turn the crown clockwise to adjust the time.
3. Ensure correct AM/PM settings so that the date wheel changes at
   midnight and not mid-day.

PRODUCT Setting the Date

1. Unscrew and pull the crown from position 1 to position 3.
2. Turn the crown clockwise to change the date.

GOVERNMENT SEARCH AND RESCUE (GSAR)

Marathon Search and Rescue (SAR) watches were developed to Canadian Government requirements for use in SAR operations. Built to withstand extreme conditions and match the capabilities of the user. First introduced in the early 1990s, they are still in active use today. Commonly known as the Government Search and Rescue (GSAR). The GSAR is the most storied and venerable of our SAR Class of watches. It is highly sought after from both warfighters and collectors alike.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Case Diameter 41m
• Case Thickness 14mm
• Lug to Lug 48mm
• Drilled Lug Width 20mm

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Movement Sellita SW200 with Incabloc™ Shock Absorber

• Number of Jewels 26
  

• Submersibility 30 ATM – 300 meters (1000 feet)

• Case 316L Stainless Steel

• Crystal Material Sapphire

• Crown Type Screw-Down

• Bezel Type Uni-Directional

• Bezel Scale 60 Minute

• Scale Quantity 2
  

• Scale Range 1 – 12 (13 – 24)

• Luminous Features Tritium Gas Tubes & MaraGlo™

• Calendar Date

TRITIUM GAS TUBES

The GSAR uses self-contained tritium gas tubes to ensure constant visibility in low light situations. A gas tube is placed on each hour marker and hand. These tubes are self-illuminating and contain an isotope of hydrogen, that will not dull down over time like photo-luminescent paint.

WATER RESISTANCE

The GSAR is made from 316L surgical-grade stainless-steel with a screw-down crown and a synthetic sapphire crystal that allow it to operate while submerged down to 300 meters or 1000 feet underwater.

SHOCK RESISTANCE

For over 80 years Marathon has used Incabloc® shock absorbers to protect the Marathon engine. This watch combines Military toughness with Swiss craftsmanship in a watch that will get the job done, and look good doing it.

SWISS CRAFTSMANSHIP

Inside the GSAR automatic is a Swiss-made, 26 jewels Sellita SW200 with Incabloc™ Shock Absorber. These watches are hand-assembled in La Chaux-de- Fonds, Switzerland and guarantee the highest level of craftsmanship and accuracy.

GENERAL OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

Priming the movement.
Your GSAR is charged via the movement of your wrist. Out of the box, gently move your watch back and forth to charge up the movement. Avoid hand-winding where necessary, as this could cause damage to the movement.

Clean watch often.
Clean regularly using rubbing alcohol, a toothbrush, and a microfibre cloth.

Always set it forward.
During events such as daylight savings, you might be inclined to wind your watch back an hour, however, this can put undue stress on the movement of your watch. Always move your hands forward to reach your desired time setting.

Service regularly.
Regular servicing every four to six years will help to keep your movement running with Marathon-level precision. For servicing requests, contact our team directly at [email protected]

SETTING THE TIME

1. Unscrew and pull the crown from position 1 to position 4.
2. Turn the crown clockwise to adjust the time.
3. Ensure correct AM/PM settings so that the date wheel changes at midnight and not mid-day.

SETTING THE DATE

1. Unscrew and pull the crown from position 1 to position 3.
2. Turn the crown clockwise to change the date.

CAUTION: Do not adjust the date wheel between 9 pm and 3 am as this may damage the watch movement.

LOCKING THE CROWN
From position 2, push the crown into position 1 and rotate clockwise to lock the crown back into place.

NOTE: The GSAR was designed to automatically hand-wind the watch while screwing in the crown. Avoid hand-winding where necessary as this could cause damage to the movement.

TIMING BEZEL

1. Rotate your bezel counterclockwise and align the 12 o’clock bezel marker with the minute hand. This will set your start time.
2. Measure the minute hand against the bezel markers to count the elapsed time.

NOTE: When diving, use your dive watch as a support device alongside the recommended diving tools suggested by PADI or BSAC.

WARRANTY & SUPPORT

Every newly purchased Marathon Watch comes with an International warranty covering the timepiece for any manufacturing defects within the first two years of its life. Our expert team at [email protected] is dedicated to making sure your timepiece is running in tip-top shape. Marathon Watch Company Ltd. warrants this item to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use in accordance with care and usage instructions for 2 years from the date of purchase from an authorized distributor. This warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse or any irregular application. If we confirm a defect, we will repair or replace it with the same item or one of similar value and return it to you at no charge.

Marathon Watch has remained family owned and operated since our founding in 1939. This watch has been hand-assembled by our team with the utmost craftsmanship and care. Mitchell Wein, President

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