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The one watch we would give Captain Willard

Jungle, river, heat and a mission with no clear end. We recast Apocalypse Now with a single tool watch built for military use.

By Cult & Crown··3 min read
Film
Apocalypse Now
Year
1979
Watch
Marathon SSNAV

Outline. Full article coming soon.

The brief

Why Marathon

Why the SSNAV

Editorial pick, not sponsored.

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