Windy City Watch Collector

Highly recommended. You can’t beat their prices. My first watch, an automatic (manual) Marathon 41mm Arctic White TSAR, was very carefully packed. And right out of the box, it has a measured time error of ZERO seconds per day! It doesn’t get any better than that!

Chris was very helpful when it came to ordering my marathon watch. No one beats his prices and once ordered it was at my door within 2 days. Amazing customer service and my now go to guy when it comes down to marathon watches. Thank you for your service Chris. - Kyle

I highly recommend Chris at Windy City. My watch shipped the next day after I ordered.
My Marathon TSAR Divers watch WW194007 so far exceeds my expectations for a good looking, grab-and-go, cool looking watch. Especially for fishing.
Great price, and great service!
Wouldn't hesitate to do business with Chris in the future.

After a few days with this watch, I've got a problem with the factory rubber band. Marathon has applied a scent. (smells somewhat like vanilla). Can't ware the watch with that band as I find the smell objectionable. I gave it a few days banished to the garage, as Chris told me the smell will subside. Smell didn't diminish at all. Ordered another band from Amazon.

Direct and excellent contact with the owner Chris, even with foreigners( I am from France). Best price and very quick/effective shipment. A very good and positive experience, thanks again!

I cannot recommend Chris Hooper and Windy City Watch Collector enough. The Marathon CSAR has been a grail watch for me for many, many years. With the recent price increases it almost seemed as if it would forever elude me. A twist of fate and FB algorithm exposed me to a Marathon group on FB. With Chris being a member he reached out about an awesome opportunity to obtain a CSAR for an amazing price. It was too good to pass up. Chris was absolutely great with his communication and support during the purchase process. Shipping was fast. He was kind enough to install the addition bracelet that I purchased which was a great surprise when I opened the package. Excellent customer service from a veteran owned business. I will be doing more business with WCWC in the future. A+.

My experiences with Chris have been terrific. He definitely goes above and beyond.
I also have peace knowing I'm working with a seasoned professional & genuine long time Marathon Watch Dealer. My main contact for sure! Thank you!

WCWC is a top notch outfit going beyond expectations just to satisfy the buyer. Chris is an extremely patient man and becomes your friend not just a seller.

I had a fantastic experience with Chris at Windy City Watch Collector! He was a pleasure to deal with and provided excellent service. I purchased the Marathon Steel Navigator Date (SSNAV-D) and also ordered a replacement bezel and a new crown to repair my old plastic Navigator I bought from Chris in 2015. Thank you, Chris, for the exceptional service! I highly recommend Windy City Watch Collector.

I ordered a Marathon GSAR, a 41 mm dive watch with tritium illumination, and specified both the three piece rubber strap and the stainless bracelet on Thursday evening, July 21st. The very next day it was on it’s way via USPS priority. With tracking, I was expecting it to arrive between 11:15 am and 12:15 pm today, Monday, July 25th, 2022. It was delivered right on time, and I’m delighted!!

The watch was everything that I was looking for. I have a couple of dozen watches, and I’m particularly fond of dive watches, mostly because they are rugged and reasonably watertight. You never have to worry about what activity you might find yourself engaged in, you can swim, fish, wash the car, whatever…don’t have to be “diving”…also don’t have to worry about perspiration or dust. This watch is about the size of my Omega Planet Ocean, at about a fifth of the cost.

I couldn’t wait to install and size the bracelet , and it is a very attractive watch for the price point.

I’m happy with the watch and also with the wonderful service from Chris at Windy City Watch Collector!!

Thanks!!!

Dealing with Chris was an absolute pleasure. He was great to talk to and definitely recommend again! I bought my Marathon JSAR on a Thursday and it was in my hands Friday - thanks again Chris@Windy CityWatch Collector!!

I had an incredible experience with Chris Hooper at WCWC. Calm, responsive and problem solving, Chris didn't bat an eye when I asked if it was possible to ship the watch to me by....tomorrow. Incredibly, it crossed the country in short order an I had it on the wrist the very next day. Very reasonable and fair pricing, but most importantly a a unique, eclectic curation of timepieces on offer. What a very cool experience. I'll be back. Thank you WCWC!

Great experience. Sold my watch on consignment and the process could not have been easier. Very professional to deal with and paid quickly. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Chris is a straight shooter, no BS, great prices, great shipping, great products. My go-to guy for Marathon watches and bands.

It always seems challenging to find reputable watch dealers online but you need not look any further. Chris with Windy City Watch has been amazing. I've made a couple of purchases with him from 2015 to now and each transaction has been flawless. His communication is awesome and he gets the product to you fast and as advertised. Appreciate the easy process Chris!

You'll be very hard pressed to find better customer service or pricing. Chris is very personable, patient, and knowledgeable. I can't say enough about the exceptional experiences I've had time and time again with WCWC. I'm a customer for life.

Best place to go too get your Marathon GSAR. Chris is the best to deal with you can call him anytime and he will help you with all your questions and give you the best deal for a new Marathon Watch. Also Chris will call you back in a timely manner. Bought my brand new GSAR from him.

After quite a bit of searching I found Windy City Watch Collector. They are an authorized dealer and had the best Price. My Marathon medium arctic quartz arrived in a few days and I was very happy!!! It was exactly as I expected. Dealing with Chris Hooper was really easy and Chris is a good merchant. I will go back to Windy City Watch Collector, first, for my next watch. I think I want a large Marathon automatic with a black face and a bracelet rather than a black rubber strap.

Over several transactions with Windy City Watch Collectors, I have always promptly received quality gear, exactly as I ordered it. When I have had follow up questions about maintenance or use, Chris has been quick to answer the phone and slow to hang up (in the best way--sincerely informative and friendly).

This is the type of business one imagines when one hears older folks wax poetic about a simpler time when customer service was personable and genuine. To say that the world needs more businesses like this is to dramatically understate things. Cheers and well done.

After researching Marathon watches and deciding on the TSAR, I reached out to Chris based on all of the positive reviews read (both Google and forums). This was my first "expensive" watch purchase, and I felt confident in spending my money at Windy City Watch Collector.

I emailed Chris with some questions, and he responded very quickly and provided answers to everything I had; including a special request.

I could NOT be any happier with my new Marathon watch! If you are interested in any of the offerings Chris has, buy in absolute confidence.

Thank you again for the beautiful watch!

Chris is a great guy - fast shipping and straight forward customer support also for shipping overseas. So everything great. I particularly recommend the Marathon GSAR :-).