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TSkhopl
post Dec 23 2019, 02:13 PM, updated 5y ago

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Does anyone own or know about Marathon watches? Particularly the 'GSAR' model.... In terms of reliability, accuracy, etc...seem like a decent quality watch with Swiss ETA 2824-A2 movement, 3ATM WR, sapphire crystal...


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post Dec 23 2019, 02:26 PM

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What is the price range?
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post Dec 23 2019, 03:24 PM

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tgv used to mention this brand on his channel about the company brand name heritage

supplied to military or navy in usa if not wrong.. quality should be good but I once did a research on the pricing is higher than microbrands and not easily attainable outside of usa.
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post Dec 23 2019, 04:46 PM

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Yep, I really wanted it for my GADA piece, but the pricing was a turn off.

Marathon supplies to some military in US and Canada, might be UK as well but I can't remember. They are famous for the quartz piece, NOT their auto piece.

Another great feature is their tritium so the lume should be awesome.

Their Pilot's Navigator should be cheap now, around usd 140 or so.
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post Dec 23 2019, 06:26 PM

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QUOTE(Arvinaaaaa @ Dec 23 2019, 02:26 PM)
What is the price range?
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Just checked online....brand new is around usd700-800 for this model

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post Dec 23 2019, 06:33 PM

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QUOTE(fuzzy @ Dec 23 2019, 04:46 PM)
Yep, I really wanted it for my GADA piece, but the pricing was a turn off.

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Yep should be great as a GADA piece since many online reviews said its built like a tank. Pricing turn off? How much was the price?
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post Dec 23 2019, 06:35 PM

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QUOTE(khopl @ Dec 23 2019, 06:33 PM)
Yep should be great as a GADA piece since many online reviews said its built like a tank. Pricing  turn off? How much was the price?
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It used to be around 2-300, for a pretty much barebone piece.
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post Dec 24 2019, 09:53 AM

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QUOTE(khopl @ Dec 23 2019, 06:26 PM)
Just checked online....brand new is around usd700-800 for this model
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Not worth, go for seiko or Tissot better
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post Dec 24 2019, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(fuzzy @ Dec 23 2019, 04:46 PM)
Yep, I really wanted it for my GADA piece, but the pricing was a turn off.

Marathon supplies to some military in US and Canada, might be UK as well but I can't remember. They are famous for the quartz piece, NOT their auto piece.

Another great feature is their tritium so the lume should be awesome.

Their Pilot's Navigator should be cheap now, around usd 140 or so.
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can share what is a gada piece?
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post Dec 24 2019, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(kl920930 @ Dec 24 2019, 10:04 AM)
can share what is a gada piece?
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GADA = Go Anywhere, Do Anything

Basically a workhorse for daily wear.

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TSkhopl
post Dec 24 2019, 02:06 PM

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QUOTE(Arvinaaaaa @ Dec 24 2019, 09:53 AM)
Not worth, go for seiko or Tissot better
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Well Marathon is pretty unknown in these part of the world....and yes I agree that for RM2-3K, I would probably go for other well known brands...but since my friend is asking for half that amount for the Marathon, I think it's worth considering....

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post Dec 24 2019, 02:13 PM

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Oh I've been eyeing Christopher Ward too...great reviews and I think it's a solid piece...not to mention gorgeous!

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QUOTE(khopl @ Dec 24 2019, 02:06 PM)
Well Marathon is pretty unknown in these part of the world....and yes I agree that for RM2-3K, I would probably go for other well known brands...but since my friend is asking for half that amount for the Marathon, I think it's worth considering....
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1k also i wont consider as i can get a pretty good seiko divers at that price
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post Dec 24 2019, 02:45 PM

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QUOTE(Arvinaaaaa @ Dec 24 2019, 02:36 PM)
1k also i wont consider as i can get a pretty good seiko divers at that price
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Actually I lm also looking at the Seiko Prospex range...any particular model you would recommend.
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post Dec 24 2019, 07:45 PM

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QUOTE(khopl @ Dec 24 2019, 02:45 PM)
Actually I lm also looking at the Seiko Prospex range...any particular model you would recommend.
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Actually, what is ur budget?
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post Dec 24 2019, 09:49 PM

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QUOTE(Arvinaaaaa @ Dec 24 2019, 02:36 PM)
1k also i wont consider as i can get a pretty good seiko divers at that price
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Seiko divers can't do what these pieces can do.

If you think 1k is a shocking price, wait until you see CWC pricing.
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post Dec 24 2019, 11:57 PM

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QUOTE(fuzzy @ Dec 24 2019, 09:49 PM)
Seiko divers can't do what these pieces can do.

If you think 1k is a shocking price, wait until you see CWC pricing.
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Pardon me but what is cwc bro?
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post Dec 25 2019, 12:07 AM

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QUOTE(Arvinaaaaa @ Dec 24 2019, 02:36 PM)
1k also i wont consider as i can get a pretty good seiko divers at that price
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Well what seiko divers would you recommend around 1k that's worth getting over a swiss eta movt with 3ATM WR & sapphire crystal?
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post Dec 25 2019, 07:58 AM

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QUOTE(khopl @ Dec 25 2019, 12:07 AM)
Well what seiko divers would you recommend around 1k that's worth getting over a swiss eta movt with 3ATM WR & sapphire crystal?
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1k ish range can consider the baby tuna / samurai / turtle / mini turtle range
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post Dec 25 2019, 07:59 AM

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QUOTE(khopl @ Dec 24 2019, 02:13 PM)
Oh I've been eyeing Christopher Ward too...great reviews and I think it's a solid piece...not to mention gorgeous!

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this first piece very stealth looking and red accents looks sporty pretty cool but looks big not suitable for smaller wrist

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