One of the great thrills of being a gear head is finding a great deal. But too much attention can be paid to markdowns, promotions and sale pricing. That’s where bang-for-buck thinking comes in. In just about every product vertical you can find products that simply outshine their price tags, making them bargains even at MSRP. We pulled together some of our favorites to get you started. Find more great deals at the Gear Patrol Store.
Marathon General Purpose Mechanical Composite Watch

Marathon may not be a household name in the watch world, but it’s been manufacturing military-issued watches for the better part of 50 years. The General Purpose Mechanical Composite is a tough little mechanical wristwatch with a case constructed from high-impact fiber shell, for lightweight durability. The Tritium gas tubes on the dial and hands help this bulletproof three-hander perform in just about any condition you can throw at it. You won’t find anything with this provenance and versatility at this price point.