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Adhering to Marathon’s strict military ethos, the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) NGM Black Quartz Ref. WW194004-BK-NGM is a no-nonsense mil-spec field watch designed and officially issued to infantry troops, incorporating a robust case that is almost indestructible, innovative tritium gas tubes for round-the-clock illumination and a performance driven high-torque quartz engine for extreme precision during coordinated military operations.
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Marathon GPQ NGM Black Quartz Ref. WW194004-BK-NGM |
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Made in Switzeland, Approved by US Government |
Manufacturing military-spec watches for the military has been one of the core focuses of Marathon since 1941, being one of the world’s only watch companies to hold a current contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. This being said, all of Marathon’s purpose-designed timepieces are absolutely tough as nails, constructed to adhere to strict military requirements and ready to take a beating under adverse conditions.
In line with military specifications, the Marathon GPQ is housed in a lightweight, highly-impact resistant fibershell case construction that is truly built for task. Measuring with a compact case diameter of only 34mm, a lug to lug distance of 41mm and a thickness of 12mm, this is a compact military field watch that will remain incredibly comfortable on the wrist throughout the entire day, a design trait especially crucial for long and gruelling military missions.
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Based on the GG-W-113 specifications since 1960s |
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Tritium gas tubes and MaraGlow™ that glows 24 hours |
Underneath the flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, the Marathon GPQ NGM Black Quartz Ref. WW194004-BK-NGM presents a clean and sterile matte black NGM (No Government Markings) dial that only displays elements that are absolutely essential. Arabic hour numerals and secondary 24-hour markers are crisply printed in white for maximum legibility.
Speaking of legibility, the dial features a total of 14 encapsulated self-illuminating tritium gas tubes, with 12 on each on every hour marker and 2 for the minute and hour hands, allowing for a continuous glow even without the need for a charge from an external light source. The tritium gas tube used at the 12 o’clock is distinguished with a vibrant orange glow in contrast with the rest of the tubes that glow with a green hue, giving the piece wonderful orientation with just a glance down at the wrist.
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Manufactured in accordance to US Government MIL-PRF-46374G |
Maker | Marathon |
Movement | High torque quartz • ETA FØ6 Movement |
Dial | Black |
Luminous | Tritium gas tubes and Maraglo™ |
Case | Black Composite, 316L with stainless steel caseback |
Bezel | Fixed bezel |
Crown type | Push-pull crown |
Lug width | 16mm |
Crystal material | Sapphire crystal |
Strap | Nylon textile strap |
Water resistance | 30m |
Dimensions | 34mm in diameter, 41mm lugs to lugs, 12mm thick |
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