“just a great watch- very happy, the tritium lume pips really glow all day! The bracelet is very comfortable and the watch is definitely not too big if you may be concerned about that.”
“By far my favorite watch among several Squale watches, Vaer watches, Bertucci watches and a Tag Heuer. Marc had discussed the high quality of this brand and the rugged good looks. I have seen this described as a "tool watch" and agree in the sense that it seems meant for work. I am a Navy veteran and they never gave us anything this nice! Though I wish they had.
The fit and finish is exceptional and even though it is a little thicker than others, it really wears nicely on my 7 1/4' wrist. The tritium bulbs are not so bright as to light up your bedside table and keep you awake. But they work perfectly in the dark, giving enough light to easily see the time. I had issues with the luminescent paint on all my other watches and was looking for a tritium watch when I emailed Marc. I was vacillating between a Lumi-Nox and the Marathon. Marc suggested I check into the Marathon thoroughly before dismissing it and I am so happy he did. Marc is the consulate educator, he will not tell you what to do but suggest you research certain aspects of things and come to your own decision. Once I compared the two brands, I was sold on the Marathon.
I have worn it non-stop for two days and it is keeping time second for second with my Atomic clock. This is THE most accurate automatic watch I have owned. I had to double-check the second hand was sweeping and not ticking to make sure it was not a quartz, it really is that accurate.
Heads up if you order with the bracelet band. The band itself it top notch, heavy and well-made and the clasp is plenty strong. There is a trick to adjusting it. While the enclosed instructions tell you to go to a jeweler or a watch "technician" I did not find that necessary. I found plenty of You Tube videos on how to do it (one even had a guy using a heat gun that I did NOT use). To remove links, I set up a padded work area with good light and used two small eyeglass screwdrivers. You will need to hold the slotted pin in place while unscrewing the tiny end screw (and I mean tiny so heads up to not lose it). Then I used a common watchband pin pusher to get the slotted pin started out of the band and pulled it the rest of the way with my fingers. I removed three links (2 from one side and one from the other for balance) and reattached the band and tightened the screw head.
Overall I really can't be more pleased. I wrote Marc and told him I wish I had known this before buying my Squale watches, I would have just gone with the Marathon. Marc reminded me the Squale watches are dressier than the Marathon. I just don't see myself removing the Marathon any time soon.”
“Beautiful solid watch. But of a pain to remove links, as you need two 2mm screwdrivers one on each side. I had to take it to a jeweler as I had no patience. But still so worth it. Marc of course has impeccable customer service, and answered all my questions night or day.”
“Awesome watch have not wanted to take it off since I got it. I have a 7 1/4 inch wrist and it fits perfectly. I was not sure about the size as a lot of reviews say it is a big watch. I looked at a ton of reviews and was sold when I saw a video of someone holding it next to a skx, they are really close in size.”
