Which is cheaper, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic 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 $2,500 for the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic — a $1,850 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic wears larger at 46mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic run compared to the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW220-1), while the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)).

Side by side

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm AutomaticvsMarathon 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.

Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

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MSRP $2,500

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

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MSRP $650

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic46mm

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

Power Reserve

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic40h

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

Water Resistance

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic300m

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

MSRP

Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic$2,500

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

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

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

$2,500

$650

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What people say

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Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its overbuilt toughness and industrial, instrument-like aesthetic, with some preferring the Arctic dial for legibility. One owner notes the automatic movement may be unnecessary for rough use compared to a quartz option. Reviewers mention the MaraGlo luminous paint and a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Some owners question its rising price and luxury positioning, with one reporting poor lume and movement performance. Overall, owners value the Marathon Arctic OSAR 46mm Automatic for its robust build and utilitarian design.

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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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