Tactical Flight Precision: Huckberry x Marathon 41mm CeraShell Arctic Navigator Watch

Originally co-developed with Kelly Air Force Base in 1986, the Marathon Pilot’s Navigator is one of the most recognisable military-issue timepieces in horological history. Built with its signature asymmetrical case designed to prevent the crown from snagging on parachute rigging, gear webbing, or cockpit controls, it remains a battle-tested classic.

To celebrate this aviation legacy, lifestyle outfitter Huckberry joined forces with the Swiss-Canadian brand to launch the Huckberry x Marathon 41mm CeraShell Arctic Navigator Watch.

Priced at $600 (~£450), this exclusive collaboration updates an authentic military icon with cutting-edge materials and a crisp, cold-weather aesthetic.

CeraShell Architecture & Arctic Dial Aesthetics

The star of this release is the 41mm CeraShell® case—a proprietary, high-impact composite forged from a blend of bio-sourced plastic and ceramic powder. Shock-resistant and ultra-lightweight, the 11.5mm thick chassis maintains the classic anti-snag asymmetrical geometry while offering superior daily durability.

For the first time on a CeraShell Navigator model, the watch features a high-contrast Arctic white dial outfitted with dual 1-12 and 13-24 military scales.

The pristine dial is punctuated by a high-visibility custom orange seconds hand and a Huckberry-logo-engraved crown, while tritium gas tubes affixed to the hour markers, hands, and bezel pip provide a self-powered, continuous glow in pitch-black conditions without needing an external light charge.

HeavyDrive Quartz Engine & HANK Strap Innovation

Protected behind a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and offering 60 metres of water resistance, the watch is powered by an ETA F06.115 HeavyDrive Quartz movement.

Engineered specifically to withstand severe mechanical shocks and heavy G-forces, it delivers uncompromising military-grade precision for aviation and field ops.

“By pairing an ultra-light CeraShell composite case with a crisp Arctic dial and pontoon-grade Kevlar straps, Huckberry and Marathon elevate a legendary pilot watch into a modern EDC marvel.”

Huckberry includes two interchangeable military-grade straps with each timepiece. Alongside a classic green nylon canvas DEFSTAN strap, the watch debuts Marathon’s new High-Abrasion Neoprene Kevlar (HANK) strap in coyote brown.

Derived from heavy-duty materials originally developed for naval pontoons and military body armour, the HANK strap is moisture-wicking, fire-resistant, anti-microbial, and exceptionally resistant to cuts and abrasion.

Feature Specification	Watch & Hardware Detail
Retail Price	$600 USD (~£450 GBP)
Case Material	High-Impact CeraShell® Composite (41mm × 11.5mm)
Movement Engine	Swiss ETA F06.115 HeavyDrive Quartz
Luminescence	Self-Powered Tritium Gas Tubes (Hands, Dial & Bezel Pip)
Strap Package	Green Nylon DEFSTAN & Coyote Brown Neoprene Kevlar (HANK)

Combining flight-tested heritage, innovative composite metallurgy, and unmatched legibility, the Huckberry x Marathon 41mm CeraShell Arctic Navigator Watch ($600) is an essential upgrade for tool watch enthusiasts and gear purists alike.

$600 at Huckberry