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Dan Henry 1972vsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
197240h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
1972
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
1972$370
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Water Resistance
30m

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$650

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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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