I started Marking Time shortly after retiring from the Army. I served twenty years of active duty across multiple duty stations in the U.S. and overseas in Korea, as well as two combat deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. My military service taught me many things, but mostly it taught me to cherish the time we have left and ensure we use that time wisely.
The inspiration for the Marking Time name came from my military background. Marking Time is a military step in which soldiers march in place, moving their legs as in marching, but without stepping forward. The military drill command is "Mark Time!” to change from standing at attention to 'Marking Time' or to change from marching at 'Quick Time’ to 'Marking Time’. The resulting action is to march in the same place, not to move in any direction. What a perfect analogy for watches, dutifully marching along, not to mention a pretty catchy play on words.
Our business is located in Phoenix, Arizona where I live with my two daughters. We are so happy that you have taken the time to visit our site and we look forward to sharing videos, social media content and our passion for watchmaking with you. Thank you for being a valued customer of Marking Time, where we put “Time on your side.”