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CWC GS Sapphire Military Green WatchvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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GS Sapphire Military Green Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Military Green Watch
MSRP $333
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch36.5mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch40h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch200m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Military Green Watch$333
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch, Black Case with Green Dial
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$420

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What people say

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CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch for its grab-and-go quartz accuracy, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and case back, and 200m water resistance, a unique combination for a field watch. The 36.5mm case is noted for its subtle size and solid build quality, fitting well with the brand's military heritage and functional, attractive simplicity. Some owners find the watch pricey, particularly with recent tariff and exchange rate increases, and fixed lugs can present a challenge for thicker straps. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Military Green Watch highly for its robust, practical field watch design and reliable quartz movement.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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