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Dan Pierce · 18 December 2009, 07:58 AM

Just received this ash leather nato w/ aviator buckle from Alstraps. I was a little concerned with the huge [in compared to traditional natos] SS buckle as they offer 2 styles. But it's amazingly stealth and blends seamlessly around the wrist. It also gives it a "Panerai" vide. The SS brushed hardware matches the SAR to a "T". One small negative is the low profile retainer rings. They are perfect for the keeper strap but made folding the excess strap a bit tight. A small issue though compared to the overall quality of this great strap.

dP

sushisummo · 18 December 2009, 08:53 AM

WatchTimes · 18 December 2009, 03:11 PM

Looks good, was it hard folding the leather tail back through?

I had a leather and sold it as it was a pain to thread the leftover tail back through the keepers.

Love the Marathon, you really created a monster here....
The TSar got here yesterday and I have been wearing it on a black nato.
Took it off tonight as I was going to the Red Wings game with a friend whose
a watch snob so I wore my GV.
The GSar should be here in the next week or so (I may sell it though since I have the TSar and just found the following)
AND
I found a SAR-D (love that its a very limited piece due to an error!) and I will
be sending the funds out Monday for that one so with a week or so I will have that.

Then I am done with Marathon haha unless I find a STEAL on a SAR someday as it would be nice to have that clean basic dial.....

Dan Pierce · 18 December 2009, 10:36 PM

Jeremy,
Folding the extra strap is tight but doable ["that's what she said", for all you OFFICE fans out there

].
Looks like you're cornering the Marathon market.

Btw, wearing a Marathon is the ultimate in watch snobbery.

dP

Tombstone · 18 December 2009, 10:39 PM

Looks great.

WatchTimes · 18 December 2009, 11:16 PM

Dan
Earlier in the day was wearing the Marathon and one of my buddies
whose a very big Rolex collector and dealer who has the most amazing
collection of AD items as well as new and vintage pieces came into my business
to say Hi and saw the Marathon and laughed at me telling me to take that
Seiko wanna be POS off my wrist HAHA I laughed at him and told him it was
my new Tank!!! I am anxiously awaiting the GSar or Sar-D as I feel weird wearing
a quartz haha but I do think I am gonna keep it and make the quartz my real beater.

Dan Pierce · 18 December 2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

Dan
Earlier in the day was wearing the Marathon and one of my buddies
whose a very big Rolex collector and dealer who has the most amazing
collection of AD items as well as new and vintage pieces came into my business
to say Hi and saw the Marathon and laughed at me telling me to take that
Seiko wanna be POS off my wrist HAHA I laughed at him and told him it was
my new Tank!!! I am anxiously awaiting the GSar or Sar-D as I feel weird wearing
a quartz haha but I do think I am gonna keep it and make the quartz my real beater.

I was surprised how popular my SAR was at the Vintage Rolex GTG with all the classic references around. Tank is probably the best description.

dP

WatchTimes · 18 December 2009, 11:55 PM

For sure! With that height they are a true Tank!
It really does not feel like 41 mm either!

I LOVE the height!

Thanks again for introducing this brand to me!

I still want a 12 hr bezel darn it!!!!!

sunburst · 20 December 2009, 12:33 AM

Dan. looks great.

The size and finish of the buckle is a nice match to the watch.

Nice combo!

sunburst · 20 December 2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I was surprised how popular my SAR was at the Vintage Rolex GTG with all the classic references around. Tank is probably the best description.

dP

Yes, it was very popular and I've placed an order for one from the parking lot of
Trader Joe's after the GTG.

It's a "Tetsujin" of the watch.

Dan Pierce · 20 December 2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunburst

Dan. looks great.

The size and finish of the buckle is a nice match to the watch.

Nice combo!

Thanks, Joji!

The beefy hardware works well with the SAR. And you know how comfortable those leather natos are.

dP

buz-lh · 20 December 2009, 05:05 AM

Looks great Dan.. now you're one step closer to the dark side. I see a Pam in your future.

vukotab · 20 December 2009, 07:37 AM

Wow, Dan, it looks awesome!

Thanks for sharing!

Latrodectus · 20 December 2009, 02:05 PM

Dan, looks great. It seems to be the perfect fit for that watch! Very nice!

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WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Looks good, was it hard folding the leather tail back through? I had a leather and sold it as it was a pain to thread the leftover tail back through the keepers. Love the Marathon, you really created a monster here.... The TSar got here yesterday and I have been wearing it on a black nato. Took it off tonight as I was going to the Red Wings game with a friend whose a watch snob so I wore my GV. The GSar should be here in the next week or so (I may sell it though since I have the TSar and just found the following) AND I found a SAR-D (love that its a very limited piece due to an error!) and I will be sending the funds out Monday for that one so with a week or so I will have that. Then I am done with Marathon haha unless I find a STEAL on a SAR someday as it would be nice to have that clean basic dial..... __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

18 December 2009, 10:36 PM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,170	Jeremy, Folding the extra strap is tight but doable ["that's what she said", for all you OFFICE fans out there]. Looks like you're cornering the Marathon market. Btw, wearing a Marathon is the ultimate in watch snobbery. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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18 December 2009, 11:16 PM	#6
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Dan Earlier in the day was wearing the Marathon and one of my buddies whose a very big Rolex collector and dealer who has the most amazing collection of AD items as well as new and vintage pieces came into my business to say Hi and saw the Marathon and laughed at me telling me to take that Seiko wanna be POS off my wrist HAHA I laughed at him and told him it was my new Tank!!! I am anxiously awaiting the GSar or Sar-D as I feel weird wearing a quartz haha but I do think I am gonna keep it and make the quartz my real beater. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

18 December 2009, 11:55 PM	#8
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	For sure! With that height they are a true Tank! It really does not feel like 41 mm either! I LOVE the height! Thanks again for introducing this brand to me! I still want a 12 hr bezel darn it!!!!! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

20 December 2009, 12:33 AM	#9
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	Dan. looks great. The size and finish of the buckle is a nice match to the watch. Nice combo! __________________ Rolex Sub 16800 Rolex No Date Sub 114060 Omega Speedmaster Professional Sinn 356 Flieger II, Sinn 556, Sinn ST-140 Marathon SAR, Marathon GSAR

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buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Looks great Dan.. now you're one step closer to the dark side. I see a Pam in your future. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

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Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,042	Dan, looks great. It seems to be the perfect fit for that watch! Very nice! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

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