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

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MOONPHASE
FarerMOONPHASE
MSRP $1,795
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Farer MOONPHASE for its unique design, hand-painted moon elements, and satisfying construction, with many highlighting the X1 Super-LumiNova indices and numerals for excellent nighttime legibility. The watch features a 38.5mm cushion case with a distinctive "grain twist" finish and is powered by a Sellita SW288-1 Ma Elaboré Grade movement. Some owners find the moonphase complication easy to set and appreciate the brand's customer service. However, opinions are divided on the price, with some finding it a bit high, and the lume on the hands and hour markers receives mixed feedback, with one owner describing it as "absolute trash" and another as "almost non-existent" while others note its legibility. The thickness of the included leather straps is also mentioned as a trade-off. Overall, owners rate the Farer MOONPHASE highly for its unique character and hand-crafted details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Farer MOONPHASE has amazing lume and a reliable movement. The case finishing is not perfect, with a polishing flaw. Reviewers disagree on the watch's design, with one highlighting the unique moonphase complication and range of designs, while the other does not mention any specific design-related issues.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MOONPHASE38.5mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
MOONPHASE45h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
MOONPHASE50m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
MOONPHASE$1,795
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Moonphase
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$650
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