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The Weinsturm Watch company, afterwards became the watch brand Marathon, was established in 1904 and renamed in Wein Brothers. In 1939, Morris Wein, a talented descendant of Wein, settled down in Montreal, where the company started working under the name Marathon Watch and providing its durable and solid models of wristwatches at the territory of North America. From 1941 the brand collaborated with the Allied Forces and produced timepieces complicated with a chronograph function. Today the Marathon’s tradition continues with its fourth generation and manufactures high-quality innovative instruments measuring time, temperature and distance. The company widened its field of production and opened its subsidiary factories in Switzerland, Canada and the USA.
This family photo was taken in 1892. Hersh Wein is seated and on his lap is Morris Wein at approximately one year old.
Mainly, Marathon produces wrist chronographs intended for professional divers. The Diver’s Automatic Wrist Watch chronograph is one of the rare models equipped with search and rescue systems. A two-sided rotating bezel with carved out edges in a form of a rectangle has minute marks and makes 120 clicks while turning. A black analog dial sharply contrasts with white Arabic numerals. A date aperture is situated between 4 and 5 time indexes. Hands and hour markings are powered by Tritium. A sweep second hand with luminous triangle is powered by Maraglo. On the dial at 12 o'clock position there is an engraving in a form of a red maple leaf being the symbol of Canada. The dial is covered with a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. A case is made of stainless steel. On the back case the company's logo is engraved. The model is designed on the basis of the automatic self-winding caliber ETA 2824. The model is water-resistant to 300 metres. A strap is made of a genuine rubber. An additional stainless steel bracelet is attached to the model.
Chronograph Pilot Watch (Ref. WW194014)
The Chronograph Pilot Watch model is a pilot watch that can be used as a diving one. The model is designed on the basis of the automatic self-winding Swiss-made movement 7750 ETA Valjoux. The movement is on 25 stones and non-magnetic. It has the function of rapid day and date correction. A case diameter is 44.5mm. A revolving external bezel is calibrated from 0 to 60 in white colour on the black background. A case is made of stainless steel and has a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Divers Automatic with Maple Leaf (Ref. WW194006MPL)
A dial display shows standard and supplemental time 1 – 12 (13 – 24). On the dial a 30 second counter is installed at 12 o'clock position, a 60 second counter at 9 and an hour counter at 6. Minute and hour hands and each hour position was encapsulated with tritium. A tip of a second hand with triangle is powered by Maraglo. A double date aperture is located at 3 o'clock position. The model is water-resistant to 300 metres. A strap is made of a genuine rubber and has a stainless steel buckle. An additional stainless steel bracelet is attached to the model. Marathon watches are available through the brand's dealer network and at salons selling jewelry. |
