Bertucci A-2SELvsMarathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bertucci A-2SEL at true scale

A-2SEL

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ at true scale

Jeep Willys SSGPQ

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

n/a

11mm

Water Resistance

n/a

30m

MSRP

$195

lowest

$600

Movement

Quartz

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
2mm
20mm
Material
Stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$600
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Reviews

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

Bertucci A-2SEL

Owners widely report the Bertucci A-2SEL as an exceptionally durable and rugged field watch, with one owner calling it the most amazing and durable timepiece they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners alike praise its spot-on quartz accuracy, superior to mechanical alternatives. Some owners note the fixed lugs offer robust strap security, and the 40mm case is generally considered a standard field watch size. One owner speculates the quartz movement uses two batteries, one for four years and another for the illumination for 1.5 years. Battery replacement may require a special tool, and one owner found the backlight "janky." The lume is described as average, and the second hand occasionally misses minute markers or is misaligned. One owner with a 6.2-inch wrist found the 30mm case too large, causing it to twist outwards. Overall, owners rate the Bertucci A-2SEL highly for its exceptional durability and accurate quartz timekeeping.

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ

The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ is a handsome, vintage-inspired sports watch with a unique case shape and a dial that honors military heritage. It features a 41mm stainless steel case with a matte parkerized finish, a sapphire crystal, and a MaraGlo luminous dial, powered by a Swiss High-Torque Quartz movement. Reviewers note its good value, especially for vintage Jeep enthusiasts, with pricing around $500-$650 USD. However, its longer lugs may extend past smaller wrists and the included leather strap is fragile. On balance, reviewers praise the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ for its vintage military aesthetic and value proposition, despite minor concerns about lug comfort and strap durability.

From video reviewers

The 41mm case size is a shared strength. Reviewers noted the bracelet clasp lacks micro-adjustments.

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