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Ikepod Megapod M301vsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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Megapod M301
IkepodMegapod M301
MSRP $1,458
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Megapod M30146mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
Megapod M30140h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Megapod M30150m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Megapod M301$1,458
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
17mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,458
$650

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What people say

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Ikepod Megapod M301

Owners widely praise the Ikepod Megapod M301's distinctive artistic design and generous Super-LumiNova application. The watch wears smaller than its 46mm case diameter suggests, with many finding it comfortable. Some reviewers, however, would prefer a strap material other than silicone and note that a Swiss movement might be desired at the $1,490 price point. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Ikepod Megapod M301 for its unique aesthetic and strong lume.

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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