Which is cheaper, the Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine 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 $1,095 for the Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine — a $445 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine wears larger at 40.6mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 4.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine run compared to the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine runs a solar caliber (H145), while the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)).

Side by side

Citizen ATTESA Platinum ShinevsMarathon 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.

Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine

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MSRP $1,095

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

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

MSRP $650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ATTESA Platinum Shine40.6mm

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

Power Reserve

ATTESA Platinum Shine40h

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

Water Resistance

ATTESA Platinum Shine100m

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

MSRP

ATTESA Platinum Shine$1,095

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

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H145

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Type

Solar

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,095

$650

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What people say

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Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine

The Citizen ATTESA Platinum Shine is praised for its unique crystallized titanium, with the bracelet's center link featuring naturally occurring crystal patterns. Its Super Titanium™ case and bracelet are treated with Duratect Platinum for a bright silver finish, complemented by a Duratect DLC bezel. The dial and hands are designed to resemble a luminous full moon, and it incorporates an Eco-Drive Radio Controlled movement with Direct Flight functionality for straightforward time zone adjustments. This model is a limited edition of 1,400 pieces worldwide. Overall, owners are captivated by the striking aesthetic of the crystallized titanium and the moon-themed dial.

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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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