Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph 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 $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $5,650 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph runs a automatic caliber (BE-50AE), while the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)).

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsMarathon 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.

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

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MSRP $6,300

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

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MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

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

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

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

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

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

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

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

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$650

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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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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