Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor 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 $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $4,650 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor 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 MB Meteor or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

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

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

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor runs a automatic caliber (BE-92AE), 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 MB MeteorvsMarathon 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 MB Meteor

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MSRP $5,300

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

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

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

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

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

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

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

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

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

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$650

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor features a 42mm Grade 2 titanium case with black DLC finishing and a refined Trip-Tick construction. Reviewers note its slimmer profile and reduced lug-to-lug distance make it more wearable than previous MB models. The watch has a bi-directional Roto-Click inner bezel, a black dial with Felix the Cat imagery and bright yellow accents, and is powered by the automatic calibre BB14-AH with a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor's improved wearability and distinctive design elements.

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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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