Marine Raider Foundation

Overview

We are proud to partner with the Marine Raider Foundation to produce our official timepiece series to support their cause.

There are two watch models to choose from:

  • 44mm Tactical case - available in 4 variations.
  • 42mm Classic case - available in 2 variations.
  • 44mm Aviator case - available in 2 variations.

The Tactical and Classic watch models are constructed of 316L surgical grade stainless steel, with sapphire crystal glass and screw down crown / caseback offering water depth rating of 300 meters / 1,000 feet. The Aviator case is not depth rated due to the manual hand-wind crown.

Design Options:

  • The dial features the Marine Raider Foundation logo @12 with choice of 2 logos @6.
  • The caseback engraving features the Foundation logo, with your name/rank/callsign around the top and your service dates or other info around the bottom.
  • The Aviator case offers option for an exhibition caseback, a see-thru caseback displaying the mechanical Unitas movement.

42mm Classic

44mm Tactical

44mm Aviator

The watch models and customization details are explained below

After your order is placed:
we will email you a visual mock-up showing your selected design options, so you can be sure you're getting exactly what you had in mind.

• • • and before we begin fabrication, we send a production authorization form that summarizes the project for your final review and signature.

Production authorization form, summarizing your project for final review and signature approval.

Raider Creed

My title is Marine Raider. I will never forget the tremendous legacy and sacrifice of those who came before me.

At all times my fires will be accurate. With cunning, speed, surprise, and violence of action, I will hunt the enemies of my country and bring chaos to their doorstep. I will keep my body strong, my mind sharp and my kit ready at all times.

Raiders forged the path I follow. With Determination, Dependability and Teamwork I will uphold the honor of the legacy and valor passed down to me. I will do the right thing always, and I will let my actions speak for me. As a quiet professional, I will not bring shame upon myself or those with whom I serve.

Spiritus Invictus, an Unconquerable Spirit, will be my standard. I will never quit, I will never surrender and I will never fail. I will adapt to the situation. I will gain and maintain the initiative. I will always go a little farther and carry more than my share.

On any battlefield, at any point of the compass I will excel.  I will set the example for all others to emulate. At the tip of the spear, I will teach and prepare others to seek out, dismantle and destroy our common enemies. I will fight side by side with my fellow countrymen and partners and will be the first in and the last out of any mission.

Conquering all obstacles of mind, body, and spirit; the honor and pride of serving my country will be my driving force. I will remain always faithful to my fellow Raiders and always forward in my service.

Foundation Info

The Marine Raider Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides benevolent support to active duty and medically retired MARSOC Raiders and their families, as well as to the families of Raiders who have lost their lives in service to our Nation. Since standing up in May of 2012, the Marine Raider Foundation has provided over $7 million in support to MARSOC Marines, Sailors and their families.

The Foundation aims to meet needs unmet by the government with an emphasis on building personal and family resiliency and supporting the full reintegration of MARSOC personnel following wounds, injuries and extended deployments.

The Marine Raider Foundation’s four main programs are:
• Raider Support, including transition assistance, funding for award ceremonies and receptions, and funding for events that focus on personal and professional resiliency;


• Family Resiliency Support, including assisting Raider families experiencing health and welfare challenges and with events that enhance personal and family resiliency;


• Tragedy Assistance & Survivor Support, including assistance for wounded, ill and injured Raiders, Gold Star Families and funeral services and commemorations for MARSOC personnel;


• Raider Legacy & Preservation Support, including construction and upkeep of memorial structures and commemorative items, as well as funding for events that commemorate WWII and MARSOC Raiders.

Assisting MARSOC personnel who are injured or wounded in combat, contingency operations, or training with special needs by funding advanced rehabilitation, operational health and performance programs and equipment, and advanced vocational training.

Assisting the families of MARSOC personnel dealing with health and welfare challenges.

Honoring those who have fallen by supporting funeral services and commemorations for MARSOC personnel, travel costs to funeral services and commemorations not covered by the Department of Defense, and construction and upkeep of memorials.

Supporting programs and activities that enhance resiliency for the service member and family, including support during the transition process and with reintegration following combat and contingency operations

Previous Custom Projects

Watch Models

44mm tactical

The Tactical watch is 44mm case (49mm with the crown). The case thickness is 16.50mm. From lug to lug is 54mm. And the strap width is 23mm. It is heavy and beefy, and is constructed of 316L surgical grade stainless steel. It uses scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass, and a screw-down crown & caseback to offer a water depth rating of 300 meters (1,000 feet).

The case comes in 4 variations: stainless / pvd-black / stainless with black / black with stainless. The watch comes mounted on a black leather strap with choice of stitching color.

We offer the option to engrave on the edge of the case with a selection of quotes, or enter your own text.
Have questions about the Tactical watch? Call 1-800-774-4980 or email: contact@swisspl.com

Tactical Design Options

Tactical Dial 1

Tactical Dial 2

Standard Caseback Design

Custom Caseback Design

As unique as your career, your custom caseback features the graphics that defined your journey.

Stainless w/ Dial 1

PVD-Black w/ Dial 2

Stainless/PVD-Black w/ Dial 1

PVD-Black/Stainless w/ Dial 2

Tactical Movement

The watch is powered by Swiss Ronda 515HC Quartz (battery powered) movement. The battery should last about 2-3 years and then simply send it in for a quick battery swap, and perhaps an overhaul service to remove the years of scratches and marks your timepiece received along the journey.

And we offer an upgrade to the 10-year battery version movement by Ronda for $125.

Automatic Upgrade:
You can upgrade your timepiece to the Swiss ETA 2824-2 Automatic mechanical (self winding) movement, with 25 jewels for $415. This is the same style of movement as found in Rolex, Omega, Breitling. The automatic movement offers a few additional hand styles, including the Mercedes / Sword / Modern / Ploprof hands (we will send you visuals of each style when we're creating your mock-up).

An Automatic is another term for “self-winding”, meaning the watch winds itself using a rotor weight inside the timepiece which oscillates to apply tension on the mainspring of the movement through the random motion of the watch owner’s arm. This movement does not require a battery, but does require manual winding every few days using the crown to fully “charge the mainspring” and increase the timepiece’s accuracy because it’s running at full power. You should send your watch in for routine service every few years, to check and replace gaskets - just like your precision firearms, which you routinely clean and oil, a mechanical timepiece requires this care as well.

Edge Text ENGRAVING

Personalize the case edge of your Tactical watch with your text.

42mm Classic

The Classic watch is a 42mm case (46mm with the crown). The case thickness is 14mm. From lug to lug is 50mm. And the strap width is 22mm. The watch is water depth rated at 300 meters (1,000 feet).

The case is 316L surgical grade stainless steel. The glass is sapphire crystal. The bezel is a uni-directional bezel. The crown and caseback are screwed down, ensuring the depth rating.

The case comes in 2 variations: stainless / dlc-black. The watch is mounted on a black leather strap with white stitching and Pre-V buckle. We offer a solid metal bracelet as optional upgrade for $310.
Have questions about the Classic watch? Call 1-800-774-4980 or email: contact@swisspl.com

Classic Design Options

Classic Dial 1

Classic Dial 2

Standard Caseback Design

Custom Caseback Design

As unique as your career, your custom caseback features the graphics that defined your journey.

Custom Cerakote Bezel

here some examples of ways to build your timepiece
stainless
dlc-black
metal bracelet
custom bezel

Classic Movement

The watch is powered by Swiss Ronda 515HC Quartz (battery powered) movement. The battery should last about 2-3 years and then simply send it in for a quick battery swap, and perhaps an overhaul service to remove the years of scratches and marks your timepiece received along the journey.

And we offer an upgrade to the 10-year battery version movement by Ronda for $125.

Automatic Upgrade:
You can upgrade your timepiece to the Swiss ETA 2824-2 Automatic mechanical (self winding) movement, with 25 jewels for $415. This is the same style of movement as found in Rolex, Omega, Breitling. The automatic movement offers a few additional hand styles, including the Mercedes / Sword / Modern / Ploprof hands (we will send you visuals of each style when we're creating your mock-up).

An Automatic is another term for “self-winding”, meaning the watch winds itself using a rotor weight inside the timepiece which oscillates to apply tension on the mainspring of the movement through the random motion of the watch owner’s arm. This movement does not require a battery, but does require manual winding every few days using the crown to fully “charge the mainspring” and increase the timepiece’s accuracy because it’s running at full power. You should send your watch in for routine service every few years, to check and replace gaskets - just like your precision firearms, which you routinely clean and oil, a mechanical timepiece requires this care as well.
$65.00

44mm Aviator

The Aviator watch is a 44mm case (47mm with the crown). The case thickness is 12mm. From lug to lug is 50mm. And the strap width is 22mm. The watch is not water depth rated since it uses the Swiss Unitas Mechanical movement, so the crown is not screwed-down.

The case is 316L surgical grade stainless steel. The glass is sapphire crystal. We offer a beautiful see-thru caseback, or a solid caseback with the Foundation lofo and your info or upgrade to a fully custom designed caseback.

The case comes in 2 variations: stainless / pvd-black. The watch is mounted on a black leather strap with white stitching and Pre-V buckle.
Have questions about the Aviator watch? Call 1-800-774-4980 or email: contact@swisspl.com

Sub-dial seconds hand color options: WHITE, RED, BLACK

dial 1 with red

dial 1 with black

dial 2 with white

dial 2 with red

handwind Movement

The watch is powered by Swiss Unitas hand-wind movment. The movement needs to be manually wound every 24-36 hours with the crown. Wind gently to not over-wind the movement. The sound of the movement is iconic to mechanical Swiss pocket watches.

Handcrafted In America

Swiss Components with American Craftsmanship designed to Tell Your Story. We receive our components like a lego-box from our partner factories; and then assemble each timepiece per the design requirements and specifications since each watch is “made to order”.