Marathon 36mm SSGPQ-D Standard-Issue Officer's Quartz Tritium Type II WW194015SS-0108

The Marathon 36mm SSGPQ-D Standard-Issue Officer’s Quartz Tritium Type II (ref. WW194015SS-0108) is a modern military field watch built directly from Marathon’s long history of supplying timepieces to Allied forces. Inspired by the legendary GG-W-113 field watches issued to U.S. military personnel during the Vietnam era, the SSGPQ-D keeps the formula intentionally simple: compact sizing, ultra-legible dial layout, rugged construction, and dependable quartz accuracy. The parkerized 316L stainless steel case, black Type II dial, and fixed bezel give the watch a pure functional aesthetic that feels purpose-built rather than retro-styled.

Powered by the Swiss ETA F06 high-torque quartz movement with End-of-Life battery indicator, the watch delivers reliable grab-and-go performance while maintaining true military-spec practicality. It features self-illuminating tritium gas tubes on the hands and hour markers for constant visibility in darkness, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, pressure-sealed crown, and 5 ATM water resistance. The compact 36mm case and lightweight profile make it exceptionally wearable, especially compared to oversized modern field watches, while the inner 24-hour scale reinforces its military utility roots.

Reference: WW194015SS-0108

Bracelet: Black Nylon DEFSTAN

Case: 36mm x 11mm Thickness x 44mm lug to lug - Parkerized Stainless Steel

Submersibility: 5ATM

Lug Width: 16mm

Movement: ETA High-Torque FØ6 - Quartz

Dial: Black Dial - Tritium Gas Tubes

Functions: HMS, Date

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.75"

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Marathon Watch Company has built a reputation as one of the most trusted military watch brands in the world. Founded in 1939, Marathon specializes in Swiss-made tool watches designed specifically for government and military use.

Unlike many luxury watch brands, Marathon focuses on function over flash. The brand has supplied U.S. and Allied forces with durable, high-performance timepieces for decades. Their watches are known for tritium gas tube illumination, allowing constant visibility in low-light conditions—no charging required.

Popular models like the Marathon GSAR (Government Search and Rescue) and TSAR (Tritium Search and Rescue) are built to withstand extreme environments, making them a go-to choice for divers, pilots, and professionals.

Today, Marathon continues to produce military-issued watches, combining Swiss craftsmanship, rugged durability, and tactical design. If you're searching for a reliable tool watch with real military heritage, Marathon stands in a class of its own.