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skyfan28 · 29 March 2009, 01:45 PM

Any advise from current or former Marathon owners.......are they worth the price? How are the automatics? Too big?

Dan Pierce · 29 March 2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by skyfan28

Any advise from current or former Marathon owners.......are they worth the price? How are the automatics? Too big?

Worth every penny and then some.

Priced so they should be in every watch collection. This is my second, gave the first to my son [another fan]. They don't wear big but do stand kinda tall. Great lume. A Sub on steroids.

dP

skyfan28 · 29 March 2009, 01:55 PM

That's a great looking watch! Chunky!!!

Dan Pierce · 29 March 2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by skyfan28

That's a great looking watch! Chunky!!!

Thanks.

It's a ton of SS that's for sure.

The solid bracelet adds a nice balance. I prefer the SAR dial for it's simplicity but they have other dials, movements, and sizes to meet everyones needs.

dP

diablojota · 29 March 2009, 02:31 PM

Where do you get one of those puppies and how much does it cost? Me likey!

Alcan · 29 March 2009, 02:53 PM

They're worth every nickel. Find an SAR, you'll love it. Mine works perfectly.

WatchTimes · 29 March 2009, 02:56 PM

VERY tough watch that can take some serious abuse!

Very nice watches!

Dan Pierce · 29 March 2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by diablojota

Where do you get one of those puppies and how much does it cost? Me likey!

Got mine at Westcoastime.com. Also, Countycomm and Broadarrow.

dP

astcell · 30 March 2009, 12:05 AM

I heard they did not keep time that well.

Dan Pierce · 30 March 2009, 12:21 AM

Mine came delivered running about 20 sec fast per day. My watchmaker did a quick regulation and it's now running + or - 2 sec per day.

Mine has been consistant but I would recommend a regulation.
dP

Terry Newton · 30 March 2009, 07:07 AM

I have the DSAR with the Canadian Bracelet. I bought it brand new in the box as a safe watch and am looking for another one with the tritium vials for a reasonable price. The DSAR was a production error which caused about 200 of the watches to be misprinted on the dial, that they were tritium watches, when they were not. I do not know if they will be worth anything in the future but I am going to try for about 10 years and then sell it. They are built rock solid and stand for search and rescue. They are sometimes military or law enforcement issued. The movement in the automatics are a ETA 2824. They also have quartz models that require a battery.

Like others have said here, they are a Submariner on steroids.

Terry Newton

CPTL · 31 March 2009, 01:59 AM

I'm a fan of mine. And to respond to some criticisms:

1. Mine was about 8 seconds fast, unregulated. Very precise though--I kept track of it for about 14 or 15 days straight, and it was consistently 8 secs fast per day.
2. Chunky, but not too chunky. I think the size is about right....

Terry Newton · 3 April 2009, 11:56 AM

I just purchased a used GSAR and got a great deal on it. I got it for $455.00 and they normally retail for a lot more than that. I will post pictures of my two Marathons when this one arrives. It is going to be my work horse watch.

Terry Newton

Dan Pierce · 3 April 2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry Newton

I just purchased a used GSAR and got a great deal on it. I got it for $455.00 and they normally retail for a lot more than that. I will post pictures of my two Marathons when this one arrives. It is going to be my work horse watch.

Terry Newton

Congrats, Terry.

Can't wait to see it.

dP

CPTL · 3 April 2009, 09:49 PM

Great watch, Terry--you won't be disappointed.

Terry Newton · 4 April 2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CPTL

Great watch, Terry--you won't be disappointed.

Kevin:

I wish I had seen the one you had for sale. I would have rather bought from someone on TRF than E-Bay. I have had the DSAR for a safe watch but the GSAR I am getting to wear as my beater watch. It looks like it is built like Fort Knox. I am impressed with the DSAR but I don't want to wear it as it may be valuable some day.

Terry Newton

CPTL · 4 April 2009, 05:57 AM

No worries. I just posted it a couple days ago. I actually saw your post indicating that you were looking, but I hadn't decided to sell at that point. I love the watch, but I never wear it--I always pick the Sub over the Marathon (wonder why?) so it just sits lonely in the box.

riceaterSLC · 24 April 2009, 09:55 AM

i wear mine everyday and it gets the crap beaten out of it.
been to the range.
been on jumps.
been on dives.
soon to be in afghanistan :)

mine runs about +3seconds/day and i couldn't be happier with the purchase.

WatchTimes · 24 April 2009, 10:58 AM

Don't own one BUT I will someday...
Other watches just keep stealing my $$$

They are a GREAT watch for the money, can take a serious beating.

Terry Newton · 24 April 2009, 01:32 PM

I still have to take pictures of the both of mine. My one, that I bought from an active duty soldier in Afghanistan, needs to be regulated as it is running two minutes fast. The beauty of the story is that he was selling it so that he could get a flak jacket that might save his life. I feel proud that I helped a soldier. The watch came in absolutely pristine condition.

Terry Newton

diablojota · 24 April 2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry Newton

I still have to take pictures of the both of mine. My one, that I bought from an active duty soldier in Afghanistan, needs to be regulated as it is running two minutes fast. The beauty of the story is that he was selling it so that he could get a flak jacket that might save his life. I feel proud that I helped a soldier. The watch came in absolutely pristine condition.

Terry Newton

That's awesome! Good for you!

29 March 2009, 01:45 PM	#1
skyfan28 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Mississippi Watch: 18K/SS Submariner Posts: 24	Marathons worth it? Any advise from current or former Marathon owners.......are they worth the price? How are the automatics? Too big?

29 March 2009, 02:56 PM	#7
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	VERY tough watch that can take some serious abuse! Very nice watches! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

30 March 2009, 12:05 AM	#9
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I heard they did not keep time that well. __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

30 March 2009, 12:21 AM	#10
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,171	Mine came delivered running about 20 sec fast per day. My watchmaker did a quick regulation and it's now running + or - 2 sec per day. Mine has been consistant but I would recommend a regulation. 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

30 March 2009, 07:07 AM	#11
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I have the DSAR with the Canadian Bracelet. I bought it brand new in the box as a safe watch and am looking for another one with the tritium vials for a reasonable price. The DSAR was a production error which caused about 200 of the watches to be misprinted on the dial, that they were tritium watches, when they were not. I do not know if they will be worth anything in the future but I am going to try for about 10 years and then sell it. They are built rock solid and stand for search and rescue. They are sometimes military or law enforcement issued. The movement in the automatics are a ETA 2824. They also have quartz models that require a battery. Like others have said here, they are a Submariner on steroids. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

29 March 2009, 01:55 PM	#3
skyfan28 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Mississippi Watch: 18K/SS Submariner Posts: 24	That's a great looking watch! Chunky!!!

29 March 2009, 02:31 PM	#5
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Where do you get one of those puppies and how much does it cost? Me likey!

3 April 2009, 11:56 AM	#13
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I just purchased a used GSAR and got a great deal on it. I got it for $455.00 and they normally retail for a lot more than that. I will post pictures of my two Marathons when this one arrives. It is going to be my work horse watch. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

3 April 2009, 09:49 PM	#15
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Great watch, Terry--you won't be disappointed. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

4 April 2009, 05:57 AM	#17
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	No worries. I just posted it a couple days ago. I actually saw your post indicating that you were looking, but I hadn't decided to sell at that point. I love the watch, but I never wear it--I always pick the Sub over the Marathon (wonder why?) so it just sits lonely in the box. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

24 April 2009, 09:55 AM	#18
riceaterSLC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seoul Posts: 11	i wear mine everyday and it gets the crap beaten out of it. been to the range. been on jumps. been on dives. soon to be in afghanistan :) mine runs about +3seconds/day and i couldn't be happier with the purchase.

24 April 2009, 10:58 AM	#19
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	Don't own one BUT I will someday... Other watches just keep stealing my $$$ They are a GREAT watch for the money, can take a serious beating. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

24 April 2009, 01:32 PM	#20
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I still have to take pictures of the both of mine. My one, that I bought from an active duty soldier in Afghanistan, needs to be regulated as it is running two minutes fast. The beauty of the story is that he was selling it so that he could get a flak jacket that might save his life. I feel proud that I helped a soldier. The watch came in absolutely pristine condition. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

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