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Suggestions and advice for a New Watch

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Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 12:33 am

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Simon you want a watch that can take a banging and where every head turns in the Kitchen and goes "shit where in the hell did you get that skillet cooker"

Marathon JSAR

Only big dogs can run

Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 02:08 am

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Marathon watches are nice, however I don't have
a really big wrist.

The largest watch I can wear is 42 mm.

Thanks for the great pics.

Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 10:41 am

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What ever you decide, you will be happy. But just remember you have the bug. Just like the rest of us. So this purchase is just the tip of an ice-burg for ya. LOL Wear those stowa's in good health. Try not to get to much gravy on them.

Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 11:08 am

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teddyhanna wrote: Simon you want a watch that can take a banging and where every head turns in the Kitchen and goes "S**t where in the hell did you get that skillet cooker"

Marathon JSAR

Only big dogs can run

I have to smile every time I see that watch...what a huge chunk of metal. It's like driving a monster truck down the road and everyone else is in Honda Civics.

Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 11:36 am

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Erik I just could not help myself....

Nordstrom wrote:
teddyhanna wrote: Simon you want a watch that can take a banging and where every head turns in the Kitchen and goes "S**t where in the hell did you get that skillet cooker"

Marathon JSAR

Only big dogs can run

I have to smile every time I see that watch...what a huge chunk of metal. It's like driving a monster truck down the road and everyone else is in Honda Civics.

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Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 08:00 pm

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Wearing the JSAR pretty much everyday, I must say even though it is BIG you at times forget its on your wrist but at the same time you just can't stop looking at this watch. It's just so nice and well made. I could go on.

Overall for the price it's well worth it. Also, owning many bands for this watch it's easy to change and makes it look classy also. (ie. leather bands, metal etc.)

Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 11:44 pm

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Just out of curiosity about Marathon:

1) Do they still manufacture automatics?
2) What are the differences between a C-SAR and a J-SAR?
3) What is the retail price?

The only thing I know about Marathon is the fact,these are Government Issue Watches in both the U.S. and Canada.

Thanks to all of you who have kindly contributed to this post.

Sincerely,
Simon

Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 11:55 pm

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Simon,

Marathon still manufacture automatic watches. Your looking in the price range for a GSAR around $600-700.

The C-SAR is a chronograph watch. ETA Valjoux 7750 Mechanical which will run you $2000 and the J-SAR is a JUMBO Search and rescue watch (quartz movement)that will run you $450.

C-SAR Simon_Leung wrote:
Just out of curiosity about Marathon:

1) Do they still manufacture automatics?
2) What are the differences between a C-SAR and a J-SAR?
3) What is the retail price?

The only thing I know about Marathon is the fact,these are Government Issue Watches in both the U.S. and Canada.

Thanks to all of you who have kindly contributed to this post.

Sincerely,
Simon

Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 11:57 pm

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Simon,

try http://www.countycomm.com. It will answer all your questions.

Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 11:58 pm

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1. Yes they still make automatics. The GSAR and SAR

2. CSAR is a chrono with a ETA Valjoux 7750 Mechanical Movement. The JSAR is a quartz

3. I do not know retail on these but I know Don of Westcoastime (3T member) who sells Marathon watches, sells the JSAR for $450. and I think the CSAR goes for about $2200. or $2300.

Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 12:37 am

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They've just sold out of the GSAR around the $700 price range according to the website. Being patient as I am is always great to look at what is available online,rather than to go to retail and get ignored by the salesperson.

Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 01:37 am

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http://www.countycomm.com. does not ship outside of the U.S.Awatch2.gif

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