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Ikepod Chronopod C006vsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Chronopod C006
IkepodChronopod C006
MSRP $853
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronopod C00644mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Chronopod C00640h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Chronopod C00650m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Chronopod C006$853
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$853
$420

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What people say

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Ikepod Chronopod C006

Owners widely appreciate the Ikepod Chronopod C006's exceptional case finishing and dial depth, with some welcoming its Newson-esque design and smooth, lugless case that wears smaller than its 44mm size. Reviewers note the well-designed quartz chronograph offers good value, though one owner found the dial too dark and another felt the price was ridiculous given the quartz movement. Opinions are split on the design, with some finding it polarizing and "nerdy" while others embrace its quirky aesthetic.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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