Well.. i just turned down ‘the call’ (for the watch i didn’t ask for).

The AD called me yesterday and offered me a Mint-Green Dial 41mm Datejust on an Oyster bracelet.

It wasn’t the watch I’ve asked for.
It’s not a color I’m fond of.
But I probably would have bought it if it had the Jubilee bracelet..

After calling back today and politely saying ‘no thank you’, I asked how far down the list I am for one I did ask for.

“It will still be another 5-6 years.. now”

The dude didn’t need to say ‘now’.. that part was just hurtful :)

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My (short) ~20 year review of my ‘original’ Marathon SAR (2004 contract)

I purchased this watch from the ‘Sales Corner’ back in 2007. Since then, it has been my “do sketchy stuff” watch. It has done exactly what it was designed to do for the 18 years I’ve had it (and it’s 21 years in existence).

If the kids saw Dad wearing the ‘orange strap watch, ‘ things were about to get fun. (80% of its life it was wearing some type of orange strap, 20% on the bracelet).

tl;dr review: It’s been a great watch. It’s taken a beating, and keeps on swinging. She’s big, she’s…

My (short) ~20 year review of my ‘original’ Marathon SAR (2004 contract)

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