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Dan Pierce · 17 August 2010, 06:10 AM

Needed a crown tube replacement so sent it to Jim Madrid, who got it last Friday. He contacted me that night to say it was finished and headed back today.

Although it's a beater the SAR is still a cherished member of my humble collection and I'll be happy to see it's return.

dP

David Woo · 17 August 2010, 06:31 AM

Also one of Jim's inserts, nice. The marathon lineup is full of classic pieces.
DW

Dan Pierce · 17 August 2010, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Woo

Also one of Jim's inserts, nice. The marathon lineup is full of classic pieces.
DW

Thanks, David.

Yes, from his first run of 12 hour inserts. I was lucky to stumble across them at the exact same time I was buy this SAR.

dP

rfknauss · 17 August 2010, 07:44 AM

Dan, I like that watch!

Dan Pierce · 17 August 2010, 07:53 AM

Thanks, Richard!

dP

uhmeebuh · 3 January 2011, 12:06 PM

Cool watch - the Marathon watches are on my list. Now to decide which one.

How's your reliability been (new tub aside)?

nauticajoe · 3 January 2011, 01:28 PM

Good to hear Dan!

DCgator · 3 January 2011, 02:03 PM

Dang, what a good looking watch! Can one still buy one of these? If so, any suggestions from whom or maybe a website address?

WatchTimes · 4 January 2011, 04:33 AM

I have ended up with a couple SARs and GREAT watches
Just wish I could find one with a 12 hr bezel!!

sea-dweller · 31 January 2011, 06:17 AM

Very nice!

bhoge4848 · 4 February 2011, 11:04 PM

Def a beater. I beat the hell outta mine....

Love that piece!

Dan Pierce · 4 February 2011, 11:32 PM

Thanks, gents!

Every collection should have one.
dP

dddrees · 5 February 2011, 10:15 AM

Good looking watch Dan.

DCgator · 5 February 2011, 10:54 AM

That's a beautiful watch, Dan! I think I want one now.

Frogman4me · 22 February 2011, 11:37 PM

Dan I just had a long conversation with Jim last night and it appears he has a few of the may 2006 contract Marathon SAR left over, brand new! I just purchased one and it should be here on thursday! I have wanted a SAR for a while but they are impossible to find these days, Jim is the man!

Dan Pierce · 23 February 2011, 12:23 AM

Well done, David!

Your due diligence has paid off. You'll love the SAR, a must for every collection.
Can't wait to see the pics.

dP

Frogman4me · 23 February 2011, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Well done, David!

Your due diligence has paid off. You'll love the SAR, a must for every collection.
Can't wait to see the pics.

dP

Thanks Dan I have not been this excited for a watch in a long time! I searched every where for hours looking for this model with no success. I feel so lucky that Jim contacted me and told me he has New old stock of this discontinued model! I almost bought two of them because they are so limited these days. I went with the standard 60min bezel but after looking at your 12hr bezel I want both! As soon as I get the watch I am going to make a thread.

I heard nothing but great things about the Marathon SS bracelet. Jim said he will have some in a few weeks, I am going to order one.

Dan Pierce · 23 February 2011, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Thanks Dan I have not been this excited for a watch in a long time! I searched every where for hours looking for this model with no success. I feel so lucky that Jim contacted me and told me he has New old stock of this discontinued model! I almost bought two of them because they are so limited these days. I went with the standard 60min bezel but after looking at your 12hr bezel I want both! As soon as I get the watch I am going to make a thread.

I heard nothing but great things about the Marathon SS bracelet. Jim said he will have some in a few weeks, I am going to order one.

Everyone knows I love to change things up with different strap combos but the Marathon bracelet is a great example of robust, well built, heavy duty construction. SEL's and solid center links w/ a "brass knuckle" design make it look familiar and yet allow for it's own style much like the SAR itself.

dP

Frogman4me · 23 February 2011, 02:08 AM

Thanks for the pics Dan, I cant wait to get the bracelet also. I will let Jim know as soon as they come in to send me one! The waiting game begins

escorto · 23 March 2011, 03:51 PM

Nice SAR!

I do need to pickup an automatic Marathon.
I have a TSAR that I really enjoy with tritium tubes. :)

johnbeth · 23 March 2011, 04:07 PM

Nice!

RichardMarx · 2 November 2021, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Woo

Also one of Jim's inserts, nice. The marathon lineup is full of classic pieces.
DW

I've had several of the Marathon divers watches over the years and generally can't fault them, the only negative thing that I've ever had happen was the PIP fell out on one of them which you would've thought was an easy job to just glue it back in but it went well beyond that although I send it back to Marathon they got it sorted and I wore it for another two years and then sold it so all good.

I just wish my wife was not so obsessive about my watch collection where once I go beyond about 7 or 8 watches (I'm sure she counts them) starts moaning and complaining so I get to the point where I figure that something has to go to keep the peace :-)

woodsworth · 8 November 2021, 05:17 PM

Being a Canadian, I love Marathon! =)

17 August 2010, 07:44 AM	#4
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17 August 2010, 07:53 AM	#5
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4 January 2011, 04:33 AM	#9
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,446	I have ended up with a couple SARs and GREAT watches Just wish I could find one with a 12 hr bezel!! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

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4 February 2011, 11:32 PM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,721	Thanks, gents! Every collection should have one. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

17 August 2010, 06:31 AM	#2
David Woo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: southern Calif Posts: 632	Also one of Jim's inserts, nice. The marathon lineup is full of classic pieces. DW

3 January 2011, 12:06 PM	#6
uhmeebuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Palo Alto, CA Watch: Sub-C No-Cyclops Posts: 58	Cool watch - the Marathon watches are on my list. Now to decide which one. How's your reliability been (new tub aside)?

3 January 2011, 01:28 PM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Good to hear Dan!

3 January 2011, 02:03 PM	#8
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Dang, what a good looking watch! Can one still buy one of these? If so, any suggestions from whom or maybe a website address?

4 February 2011, 11:04 PM	#11
bhoge4848 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Brandon George Location: Ohio Watch: President Posts: 44	Def a beater. I beat the hell outta mine.... Love that piece!

5 February 2011, 10:15 AM	#13
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Good looking watch Dan. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 February 2011, 10:54 AM	#14
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	That's a beautiful watch, Dan! I think I want one now.

22 February 2011, 11:37 PM	#15
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Dan I just had a long conversation with Jim last night and it appears he has a few of the may 2006 contract Marathon SAR left over, brand new! I just purchased one and it should be here on thursday! I have wanted a SAR for a while but they are impossible to find these days, Jim is the man!

23 February 2011, 12:23 AM	#16
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,721	Well done, David! Your due diligence has paid off. You'll love the SAR, a must for every collection. Can't wait to see the pics. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

23 February 2011, 02:08 AM	#19
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Thanks for the pics Dan, I cant wait to get the bracelet also. I will let Jim know as soon as they come in to send me one! The waiting game begins

23 March 2011, 03:51 PM	#20
escorto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Watch: GMT MASTER II Posts: 38	Nice SAR! I do need to pickup an automatic Marathon. I have a TSAR that I really enjoy with tritium tubes. :)

23 March 2011, 04:07 PM	#21
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Nice!

8 November 2021, 05:17 PM	#23
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	Being a Canadian, I love Marathon! =)

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