Which is cheaper, the Ikepod Chronopod C001 or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

At MSRP the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $853 for the Ikepod Chronopod C001 — a $203 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ikepod Chronopod C001 or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Ikepod Chronopod C001 wears larger at 44mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ikepod Chronopod C001 or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Ikepod Chronopod C001 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the Ikepod Chronopod C001 run compared to the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Ikepod Chronopod C001 uses the Seiko VK63 and the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch uses the Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL).

Side by side

Ikepod Chronopod C001vsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ikepod Chronopod C001

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MSRP $853

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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MSRP $650

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chronopod C00144mm

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm

Power Reserve

Chronopod C00140h

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h

Water Resistance

Chronopod C00150m

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m

MSRP

Chronopod C001$853

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK63

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$853

$650

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C001

The Ikepod Chronopod C001 is praised for its exceptional case finishing and unique, design-driven aesthetic, offering significant dial depth for its price. Owners find it comfortable despite its 44mm size, with one noting it as a welcome return for the brand. However, some question its value at $340, citing the quartz movement and non-Swiss manufacturing as drawbacks, and prototypes featured large date numerals that drew criticism. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C001 for its distinctive design and quality finishing at its price point, though value perception varies.

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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

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