Marathon Military Watches
- Thread starter Shooting Centre
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- On the edge of an "Inland Sea"
I have x2 of these. Been bulletproof for many years. Well worth the money!!
johnny the boy
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Price?
$604-$3163
Good lord…
They do not as of yet.
That's pretty affordable as far as Swiss mechanicals and auto's go. There are cheaper options but they wont stand up to daily abuse like a Marathon will.
- Location
- On the edge of an "Inland Sea"
Abuse is not the fair word for the toture I put my one watch through....my wife swears I could break a diamond I am so hard on my kit......
Glad the OP is getting good posts
Money really well spent!!
I recommend a dive band and have a few extra pins tucked away ;-)
Glad the OP is getting good posts
Money really well spent!!
I recommend a dive band and have a few extra pins tucked away ;-)
I understand how the 50-60% made clause works with Swiss watches. It is a Sellita movement if I am not mistaken, so not in house by any means. But you're going to pay over $3k when your talking modified movements and over $5k with in house stuff as an entry level.
Loving the tritium glow for illumination. Plus the orange glow mark at 12 O’clock. Solid watch. It’s a work watch for me.
I sort of think of it as the real deal that many Tag watches are trying to mimic. Yes I have both. I prefer my marathon. Size at 41mm is perfect.
Only negative is the height. You have to be careful not to bang stuff. But once used to it, it’s not an issue.
Great watch. Glad to see them getting some more attention.
I sort of think of it as the real deal that many Tag watches are trying to mimic. Yes I have both. I prefer my marathon. Size at 41mm is perfect.
Only negative is the height. You have to be careful not to bang stuff. But once used to it, it’s not an issue.
Great watch. Glad to see them getting some more attention.
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Have had my TSAR for well over a decade and wouldn't trade it for the world. It has been such a stellar piece. I use and abuse it through daily life - showers, swimming, and all. Never a hiccup. Tritium has been a blessing against standard lumes, and the functional bezel gets used throughout the day for timing. Certainly are cheaper, there's no doubt there. But it sure has been a pride to own.
I do wish the TSAR was still a $500 gov watch, but if this one were to die, I'd probably still buy another knowing the value. Have purchased more expensive watches over the years, but none have been as well thought out or useful.
Everything I've purchased has those nitpicking things. Scratches too easily, misaligned or useless bezel for timing, poor lume, etc.
This one has been compliant free.
