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...

What is the price range?

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.

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.

Just checked online....brand new is around usd700-800 for this model

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?

It used to be around 2-300, for a pretty much barebone piece.

Not worth, go for seiko or Tissot better

can share what is a gada piece?

GADA = Go Anywhere, Do Anything

Basically a workhorse for daily wear.

This post has been edited by khopl: Dec 24 2019, 02:07 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....

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

1k also i wont consider as i can get a pretty good seiko divers at that price

Actually I lm also looking at the Seiko Prospex range...any particular model you would recommend.

Actually, what is ur budget?

Seiko divers can't do what these pieces can do.

If you think 1k is a shocking price, wait until you see CWC pricing.

Pardon me but what is cwc bro?

Well what seiko divers would you recommend around 1k that's worth getting over a swiss eta movt with 3ATM WR & sapphire crystal?

1k ish range can consider the baby tuna / samurai / turtle / mini turtle range

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

I think it's 44mm bro....not too big lah. They've been getting very good reviews.

I feel the marathon at 40-41 is a bit small tho but since its such a bargain I'm willing to overlook the size 😁

My fav among those seiko listed above would be the samurai...how much is it going for now?

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/cwc-the-w...aced-the-milsub

CWC is a British watch company that started as a brand that build and supply watches to the British defence.

https://www.cwcwatch.com/

Thanks! Initially I tot its an online watch seller...hahah. But managed to look it up....very utilitarian looking pieces. Thx for sharing.

for my 6" small wrist 44mm is super huge

my biggest piece is 40mm with short lugs and my fav sweet spot is 38mm

I like the samurai too but feels kinda tall on my wrist when I tried on my friend's piece

depending on the model which I believe is around rm1100-1300ish which is an absolute bargain

Where can I get at that price? All the places I've searched is asking for higher.

lazada

Lazada?! 🤔
When it comes to buying watches or anything that costs more than a few hundred ringgit, I'd avoid buying online. No confident lah... Lol!! Unless COD

buy based on past purchases review from other buyers

if the price seems right and not dodgy then usually it is safe to proceed with the purchase

What about buying from overseas? Will there be any tax imposed by customs? Its very confusing as some buyers received their orders without any issues...some not so lucky. I've also read somewhere that the value of the watch will determine the amount of tax. Wtf!?