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    Quote Originally Posted by Eddiex View Post
    Nice! I keep reading your rather excellent review https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...on-MSAR-Review)
    I now have the urge to buy a GSAR! I have a nice CWC divers but my watch collecting 'rule' will only allow me to own one or the other.
    Decisions, decisions.......................!
    It’s a close call, to be brutally honest the CWC is easier to wear daily as it’s thinner. (As long as you like a NATO)
    You won’t see another Marathon on another’s wrist though…

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnlover View Post
    It’s a close call, to be brutally honest the CWC is easier to wear daily as it’s thinner. (As long as you like a NATO)
    You won’t see another Marathon on another’s wrist though…
    Yes, I do find my CWC to be very easy to wear because of its slim height. I think the GSAR is 14mm thick? - I have a 14mm/40mm diver and on occasions it seems a tad tall but after a while I rather like the 'heft' of it. I have a 7 inch wrist but yours looks bigger if you don't mind me saying (!) so the larger Marathon is easier to wear maybe?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eddiex View Post
    Yes, I do find my CWC to be very easy to wear because of its slim height. I think the GSAR is 14mm thick? - I have a 14mm/40mm diver and on occasions it seems a tad tall but after a while I rather like the 'heft' of it. I have a 7 inch wrist but yours looks bigger if you don't mind me saying (!) so the larger Marathon is easier to wear maybe?
    Mine is about 7.5 (snigger snigger) the JSAR / CSAR is about as big as I can comfortably wear, the MSAR (GSAR) wears very well due to shortish lugs. I prefer a rubber though (snigger snigger snigger) as it reduces the height when compared to a NATO.
    The marathon does wear a bit more compact compared to the CWC, again helped by the smaller dial and short lugs. There is bu99er all in it though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eddiex View Post
    Yes, I do find my CWC to be very easy to wear because of its slim height. I think the GSAR is 14mm thick? - I have a 14mm/40mm diver and on occasions it seems a tad tall but after a while I rather like the 'heft' of it. I have a 7 inch wrist but yours looks bigger if you don't mind me saying (!) so the larger Marathon is easier to wear maybe?
    I love the look of Marathons and have had a couple of GSARs but have always moved them on. Something about the proportions just doesn’t work (similar wrist size to you) - quite a small dial, but very thick and just always felt slightly off to me.

    I find the CWC is much better fit, visually just works on the wrist, and is nice and slim so never feels unwieldy. Still keep thinking about buying another marathon tho, which will no doubt go the same way as the others cos i never learn!

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    Quote Originally Posted by enndriz View Post
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    I find the CWC is much better fit, visually just works on the wrist, and is nice and slim so never feels unwieldy. Still keep thinking about buying another marathon tho, which will no doubt go the same way as the others cos i never learn!
    We've all been there. Sometimes you have to put up with the differences in order to wear something different. My mind changes every six months.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnlover View Post
    Mine is about 7.5 (snigger snigger) the JSAR / CSAR is about as big as I can comfortably wear, the MSAR (GSAR) wears very well due to shortish lugs. I prefer a rubber though (snigger snigger snigger) as it reduces the height when compared to a NATO.
    The marathon does wear a bit more compact compared to the CWC, again helped by the smaller dial and short lugs. There is bu99er all in it though.
    That's useful - thanks. I also wear my larger diver on a rubber for the same reason as a NATO gives it too much height and, as mentioned elsewhere, becomes a magnet for bashing door frames!

    I do like the CWC a lot although mine has the 60 click bezel which, whilst I never use it for anything apart from 'fiddling', it hasn't got such a positive click as my other diver which has a much more positive/obvious click. Also, because the bezel on the CWC has a lower profile it requires a very firm grip on the knurling to turn it. All very minor I know but I guess that is all part of the hobby? I feel that the Marathon might be a bit 'more' in that area?
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    Quote Originally Posted by enndriz View Post
    I love the look of Marathons and have had a couple of GSARs but have always moved them on. Something about the proportions just doesn’t work (similar wrist size to you) - quite a small dial, but very thick and just always felt slightly off to me.

    I find the CWC is much better fit, visually just works on the wrist, and is nice and slim so never feels unwieldy. Still keep thinking about buying another marathon tho, which will no doubt go the same way as the others cos i never learn!
    I can see how that happens! Research, research, decisions, decisions, get all excited, buy it, delivered, open the box, try it on and next day put in the Sales Corner!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eddiex View Post
    I can see how that happens! Research, research, decisions, decisions, get all excited, buy it, delivered, open the box, try it on and next day put in the Sales Corner!
    Thing is, I know I’ll end up with another one! Even talking about it here has got me thinking again, maybe I should give it another go? If I could pick one up on the bracelet I’d probably bite as it makes a big difference to the height (as does rubber), but the bracelet bulks up the size a bit as well.

    Had a bracelet on a TSAR once but stupidly sold it. Could never bring myself to spend almost £200 on another one - and so began my journey of flipped marathons!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eddiex View Post
    Nice! I keep reading your rather excellent review https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...on-MSAR-Review)
    I now have the urge to buy a GSAR! I have a nice CWC divers but my watch collecting 'rule' will only allow me to own one or the other.
    Decisions, decisions.......................!
    Go with the GSAR, somehow I've ended up with 3 of them (don't ask) of all my watches this is the one that gets 90% of my wrist time and when you wake up at night and look at it you will see why. endless
    strap variations, superb movement.

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    https://uk.marathonwatch.com

    It’s good to see they are pushing their profile
    They currently in their 2nd year of sponsoring a driver in the Porsche Cup and are also official time keeper of this weekends round the island race.

    I would love to see them become a bit more well known.
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    MSAR arrived yesterday,not keen on rubber straps so changed for a nato.I had a TSAR a few years back ,regretted selling it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonzodog View Post
    MSAR arrived yesterday,not keen on rubber straps so changed for a nato.I had a TSAR a few years back ,regretted selling it.
    What are your initial thoughts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnlover View Post
    What are your initial thoughts?
    I’m pleased with it,36mm wears well on my 7.5 inch wrist.The lume is amazing,the rubber strap is well made ,bezel has a nice solid feel .20% discount from Marathon Uk made it £590.00 good value imho.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonzodog View Post
    I’m pleased with it,36mm wears well on my 7.5 inch wrist.The lume is amazing,the rubber strap is well made ,bezel has a nice solid feel .20% discount from Marathon Uk made it £590.00 good value imho.
    That is a good price.
    I have not tried the medium SAR should get around to it one day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by levkov View Post
    That's one lovely example! I've got it on my shortlist, Marathon or an Adanac, not too fussed about which, as long as it's issued
    Like these



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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve B View Post
    Like these


    What contract is the SAR?

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    Quote Originally Posted by trident-7 View Post
    What contract is the SAR?
    It's October 2001, low 40's serial number

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve B View Post
    It's October 2001, low 40's serial number

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    i think that might be the first contract. Mine is the same & with a '50's serial number

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    My SSNAV-D


    They are now doing an automatic version

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caruso View Post
    My SSNAV-D


    They are now doing an automatic version
    Where did you get the canvas strap from please.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MADDOG View Post
    Where did you get the canvas strap from please.
    It's a Zuludiver Octopod - sandblasted buckle with desert sand strap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caruso View Post
    It's a Zuludiver Octopod - sandblasted buckle with desert sand strap.

    Thankyou.

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    My SSNAV-D auto has arrived, and I immediately ditched the ballistic nylon in favour of an octopod this time in black.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Caruso View Post
    My SSNAV-D auto has arrived, and I immediately ditched the ballistic nylon in favour of an octopod this time in black.

    I am in two minds about this. I like it and it would go well with my Marathon collection But….
    I know it will not be worn, like most of the Marathon collection and the funds could go to a Benrus type 1/2 which I would wear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sinnlover View Post
    I am in two minds about this. I like it and it would go well with my Marathon collection But….
    I know it will not be worn, like most of the Marathon collection and the funds could go to a Benrus type 1/2 which I would wear.
    I have the opposite problem, I have a whole collection to wear but usually end up wearing a Marathon because that's what I wear at night and I usually don't have a good reason to change in the morning. I probably will sell my quartz SSNAV now I have this though.

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    I needed to wear something roughty and toughty for Braai cleaning duties
    Last edited by Sinnlover; 26th May 2024 at 10:34.

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    I do like Marathon, especially the MSAR & SSNAV but I just don't like the date window on the MSAR or on the SSNAV-D (auto)....if only they would produce a No Date auto version in each of the models then I would probably pick one up tbh.

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    Something different a US Navy Marathon quartz chronometer it's next to my Waltham US Navy quartz chronometer.

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    Very,very nice indeed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caruso View Post
    My SSNAV-D auto has arrived, and I immediately ditched the ballistic nylon in favour of an octopod this time in black.

    That looks very nice.

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    7 1/2 wrist. I like how the SAR wears. My 2006 I've had since new recently came back from Marathon with a service and new bezel to replace the one I beat to snot.


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    Quote Originally Posted by mrbieler View Post
    7 1/2 wrist. I like how the SAR wears. My 2006 I've had since new recently came back from Marathon with a service and new bezel to replace the one I beat to snot.

    I like it on the bracelet. What is the bracelet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by trident-7 View Post
    I like it on the bracelet. What is the bracelet?
    Looks to be the standard Marathon Bracelet
    Great links dated clasp.


    There seems to be some great deals out there on marathon watches currently

    Long Island was offering Buy one get one free!

    I think Marathon UK have a few deals on as well if anyone is interested.

    Worth a go for a rugged beater watch with great lume

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    Quote Originally Posted by trident-7 View Post
    I like it on the bracelet. What is the bracelet?
    Original Marathon maple leaf bracelet it came with. Only watch I have that I've kept on the original bracelet. Wears very well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrbieler View Post
    Original Marathon maple leaf bracelet it came with. Only watch I have that I've kept on the original bracelet. Wears very well.
    Thanks

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