Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 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 $1,320 for the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 — a $670 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 is rated to 300m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 run compared to the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300vsMarathon 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.

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

C60-40ADA31S00W1-B0

MSRP $1,320

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

officers-watch-with-date-gpq-39mm-case-crown-defstan

MSRP $650

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C60 Atoll 30040mm

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

Power Reserve

C60 Atoll 30038h

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

Water Resistance

C60 Atoll 300300m

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

MSRP

C60 Atoll 300$1,320

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

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,320

$650

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 for its superb fit and finish, which reviewers note exceeds its price point, and its comfortable 40mm wearability. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to run close to COSC standards, and the "light catcher" case is frequently highlighted for its jewelry-like quality and beautiful dial that is better appreciated in person. One owner desires a larger 42mm size option, and some users flag a weak or missing anti-reflective coating on the crystal. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 highly for its exceptional case finishing and value.

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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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