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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm AutomaticvsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MarathonArctic OSAR 36mm Automatic
MSRP $1,200
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic36mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic40h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic300m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic$1,200
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
16mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$650

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic is noted for its non-tritium dial option, though some owners prefer the 1-12 numeral layout found on other models. One owner found the 36mm size too small for their wrist. Overall, owners appreciate the Marathon Arctic OSAR 36mm Automatic for its non-tritium dial option.

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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