Marathon Military Navigator Quartz Date Review
When a watch clicks for you, the details of it don't really matter. It could be an inexpensive quartz watch or an epically expensive grand-complication. It could be plastic or it could be platinum. You just know when you strap it on your wrist, that it's right for you. Ideally, it's something you can afford, so you don't have to stay awake at night dreaming about a 100k watch you'll likely never own. More often than not, it's something in between; not outrageously priced, but just out of reach. Well, recently I had such an experience with a watch that is quite affordable, quartz and plastic. That watch is the Marathon Military Navigator Quartz Date.Marathon watches were born of a collaboration between a Canadian watch distributor, the Wein Brothers, and one of the oldest Swiss watch brands, Gallet, whose origins date back to the late 1400's. In the mid 80's the Wein Brothers contracted Gallet to create tough-as-nails watches for distribution to the US and Canadian Armed Forces, thus st

Was thinking Diver...now I'm thinking 15400...
I was initially planning to get the AP Diver to replace my Rolex Sub-C. I Went and put it on (and of course fell in love), but having it on I realized that it just didn't work in all situations like my Sub. I put on the 15400 and was equally mezmorized. So that got me thinking. Would the 15400 be more of a direct replacement for the Sub? I don't want to turn this into Rolex vs. AP, but can the 15400 do everything the Sub does (besides diving)? It is technically a 'Sports watch'. Would you swim with it? I think it goes from dress to casual just as well as the Sub. What say you?I just can't justify having both. Rolex ownership just isn't doing it for me anymore. I want an AP! I just need it to do everything my Sub does. Anyone else been in the same boat?

AD versus PP salon buying experience
This week I had the good fortune of being able to pick up PP Watches - one from an AD and the other from the Salon.Just wanted to compare and contrast the experience:-AD - good experience albeit with no price reduction due to the watch being very sought after. got to keep the transport packaging although I wasn't given any freebies (case, scarf, pen etc)Salon - unreal experience, got to see and try on the 2015 collection, listened to some minute repeaters, lots of freebies (scarf, pen, leather watch wallet, first service included)- excellent all round experience. Wasn't allowed to keep the transport packaging for the watch.Based on pure purchasing experience and customer service then the Salon comes out top - however for best prices, assistance in sourcing sought after watches etc then I would have to give it to the AD.

My new 5270
Ok, after 6 weeks of shopping I pulled the trigger on the 5270. I know that the 5970 is iconic but this piece is far superior as a grand complication perpetual calendar chronograph. Thanks to hutchman for his perspective and to Alan for getting his first. Unfortunately no wrist shots until Fri or sat. I am traveling and no room in the bag. So FedEx for Friday delivery.And yest that is the only other pic I took. Going to see it again later tonight. Going to Patek Event and will take Pics.

New toy!!!
Got this one yesterday. Like it so far!