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Ferro Race Master ChronographvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Ferro Race Master Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Chronograph for its comfortable 39mm brushed steel case and jubilee bracelet, noting strong lume and a beautifully engraved caseback. One owner specifically appreciates the brand's clear movement descriptions and finds the watch a great value for the price. However, one user questioned its value, initially mistaking the movement for a less expensive option, and a pre-production buyer reported communication issues regarding delays. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Chronograph highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Chronograph45.2mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Chronograph
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
Water Resistance
Race Master Chronograph50m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Race Master Chronograph$485
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
45.2mm
34mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$420
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