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anOrdain FabrikvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Fabrik
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$420

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What people say

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anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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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