Marathon Mod....

Subject: Marathon Mod.... Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:16 pm

I was looking at Marathons and found a few I liked but the price was a little high for the top of the line stuff (even used), then I found this Psudo-Rhula case with Marathon dial and high torque movement. These mods are/were made by the 'Watchdude'. 43mm, 24mm lugs, Maraglo lume, beadblasted case, came with a Panatime Dart rubber strap and a 4 ring Zulu with lo-lite hardware. It was under $200 delivered from the sales fourm at WUS. Pretty much like new condition.

Marathon Mod.... 100_8468

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Later, Gary

Marathon Mod.... Doggytongue

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Subject: Re: Marathon Mod.... Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:34 pm

Great looking watch Gary and that strap TOTALLY completes the look!

Great pics too man!

Enjoy!

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Marathon Mod.... ANOMALYSIG2A-1

Subject: Re: Marathon Mod.... Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:48 pm

Talk about a smooth looking watch ! Marathon Mod.... Icon_eek

You found a super sharp
Marathon here Gary ! I think that bead blasted case is ridiculously good.
Then add in the fact that you have that amazing dial, with lume like that,
and what else could you ask for ?! Oh yes..an extra nice strap that makes
this Marathon meaner and cooler than ever ! CONGRATULATIONS and Enjoy
this one sir !

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Marathon Mod.... NewSigcopy

Guest

Great lookin watch Gary. I saw that at WUS. Now tell me Gary, is that actually a Marathon for under $200? Because I've never seen one that inexpensive before.

Subject: Re: Marathon Mod.... Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:54 pm

Nice looking watch, congrats. What does the Pseudo Ruhla mean though?

Guest

Looks great, enjoy it!

Guest

Congratulations. Bargain.

Subject: Re: Marathon Mod.... Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:58 pm

merichar wrote:: Nice looking watch, congrats. What does the Pseudo Ruhla mean though?

I wish I knew...I will have to do some research, I just liked the look, super heavyweight case.

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Later, Gary

Marathon Mod.... Doggytongue

Remember we are the caretakers of mechanical art.....
Member NAWCC, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors

Subject: Re: Marathon Mod.... Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:02 pm

bodypeersur1 wrote:: Great lookin watch Gary. I saw that at WUS. Now tell me Gary, is that actually a Marathon for under $200? Because I've never seen one that inexpensive before.

I don't know that either....advertised as a genuine Marathon dial and movement, I looked back on WUS and it is suppost to be just that. I really don't know what this thing is.....all the past units that were for sale on WUS sold right away. I need to find this Watchdude Jeff who does them.

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Later, Gary

Marathon Mod.... Doggytongue

Remember we are the caretakers of mechanical art.....
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Guest

Nice bezel and cool dial! Love the rubberstrap it looks great and works perfect with this watch.
Nice grab, congrats and enjoy it.

Guest

Hey Gary, gotta agree with Ron. That rubber strap makes this watch jump.

Subject: Re: Marathon Mod.... Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:20 pm

Here's what I found about Rhula or is it Ruhla....

http://www.ephemerol.de/ruhla/index.htm and click on the NVA Ruhlas....

Seems they were a German case/watch maker that specialized in military watches. So this case is made to look like the old Rhula (Ruhla) cases and it a very popular mod for military dials.

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Later, Gary

Marathon Mod.... Doggytongue

Remember we are the caretakers of mechanical art.....
Member NAWCC, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors

Subject: Re: Marathon Mod.... Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:22 pm

Thanks for the kind words! I agree the strap really does go with this watch, it is nice and soft and looks great. I will have to find something else to use the Zulu on.

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Later, Gary

Marathon Mod.... Doggytongue

Remember we are the caretakers of mechanical art.....
Member NAWCC, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors

Subject: Re: Marathon Mod.... Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:27 pm

I found Jeff the Watchdude, Raven Watch Co.

http://www.ravenwatches.com/index.php neat military mods here.

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Later, Gary

Marathon Mod.... Doggytongue

Remember we are the caretakers of mechanical art.....
Member NAWCC, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors

Guest

Gary, that site is very cool, I love to read the history behind a watch.
Thanks,
Perry

Guest

Dude, that Night Stalker is the bomb!

Subject: Re: Marathon Mod.... Sat Feb 27, 2010 1:26 am

Hey Gary, your watch looks great! Like the rubber strap on it best. Thanks for the info on Raven watches and the links you gave.

Subject: Re: Marathon Mod.... Sat Feb 27, 2010 3:11 am

Gary, Thanks for those links for Ruhla and Raven watches ! I
didn't know about these companies before, and they seem to
be very similar to Marathon watches. Not sure which company
started the look first, but it's REALLY interesting ! Marathon Mod.... Icon_study

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Marathon Mod.... NewSigcopy

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