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I did not think GSAR was a typo. Just the designation for the 46 mm Marathon watch. It is the largest one they make.
JedisonsDad
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My wife just bought me a Holzkern watch that I’m excited about, for our anniversary. Unfortunately, I don’t get it because I’m TDY for the next few months.
Grunt
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Very nice indeed. Congrats on the watch and the anniversary!
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That's like saying "I'm done buying guns-n-ammo."
policemedic
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Tritium version. That's the only way to go! I'm not a fan of Super-Luminova.
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I’m fully in on Apple products for my phone, computer, pads, etc. I gave up the Apple Watch a few years ago because I felt it was just too fragile and dainty looking. Purchased a Phenix 6 instead…much more masculine looking, better battery life (by weeks) and I like how functional and programmable the buttons are. Also much easier to navigate with cold or gloved hands.
That said…
I miss the ability to leave my phone and still be able to read/respond to texts or email, make or answer phone calls, quickly check something on the internet.
Apple Watch Ultra has been out for a while now and seems to be a game changer for Apple over their 8 and possibly a legit competitor to the Garmin line.
Anyone out there with Experience with both?
Thoughts on giving up the Garmin and going back to Apple?
That said…
I miss the ability to leave my phone and still be able to read/respond to texts or email, make or answer phone calls, quickly check something on the internet.
Apple Watch Ultra has been out for a while now and seems to be a game changer for Apple over their 8 and possibly a legit competitor to the Garmin line.
Anyone out there with Experience with both?
Thoughts on giving up the Garmin and going back to Apple?
Topkick
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Not helpful I know..I get the functionality of the smartwatch and I'm all for advanced technology, but I can't get past the dainty look...and I still love the simplicity, ruggedness, and look of the classic divers.
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Yeah I agree…I wear my Marathon frequently, but when working out or day-to-day in my business, I get use out of a smart watch.
Topkick
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Love the Marathon...I've always wanted a Rolex Sub but just couldn't justify dishing out that kinda money for a fucking watch. A buddy keeps telling me to sell all my other watches and get the sub. He says I won't ever need any other watch and the Sub will only gain value. I'm now reconsidering.
My every day wear. I have grown used to wearing both at the same time.
Citizen Skyhawk AT on the left, Apple 4 on the right. I am thinking of upgrading to the Apple Ultra though. I like the extra features and ruggedness. Although I have
had zero complaints with the Apple 4.
I do not baby the Apple or the Citizen at all neither.
Citizen Skyhawk AT on the left, Apple 4 on the right. I am thinking of upgrading to the Apple Ultra though. I like the extra features and ruggedness. Although I have
had zero complaints with the Apple 4.
I do not baby the Apple or the Citizen at all neither.
Kraut783
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So my Girlfriend went way out and ordered an Apple Ultra II watch! Now I have to figure it out
Supposed to be way ahead of the Apple series 4 that took a shit on me.
I still swallow real hard when I see what this thing costs. Thinking the whole time that there are a ton of "real" watches I could get for the money. However, this tracks alot more bio-metrics than the previous. Is made of titanium, ceramics and, a sapphire crytal. So now I don't feel like I have to wear my Citizen and my smart watch at the same time
Going to retire my Citizen Skyhawk AT. To the inside of a small mylar pouch. Then into a small Faraday pouch I keep small electronics in.
My second big dumb purchase I made with a paycheck as a boot was a Citizen Blue Angels watch. Not dumb now since 20 years later I still wear it occasionally but $600 back in 2003… oof.
I got lucky and found my Skyhawk at a Carson City pawnshop for
$119 out the door!My former Daughter-in-law is a jeweler. So since this forum was part of my impetus to purchase it. I had her engrave the clasp with my name and SS member number.
I have an iWatch. It is a lot of really cool
features, including a walk-in-talkie type one and the ability to make calls.
But if I’m honest, the feature I use most is the “make my phone beep because I don’t remember where I set it down” one.
features, including a walk-in-talkie type one and the ability to make calls.
But if I’m honest, the feature I use most is the “make my phone beep because I don’t remember where I set it down” one.
Speaking on good watches. Adi watches, made on a kibbutz in Israel, central part of the country makes bomb proof watches (no pun intended).
I have this and a similar, price is good too.
I have this and a similar, price is good too.
I did end up getting a 6X last year, although a steel knock off band was selected in lieu of the eye watering cost of the titanium DLC band.
