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Hamilton Ventura QuartzvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Hamilton Ventura Quartz

The Hamilton Ventura Quartz is celebrated for its unique, eye-catching design and the simplicity it offers smaller wrists. One owner notes its 11mm thickness is substantial for a 32mm quartz watch. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Hamilton Ventura Quartz for its distinctive aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura Quartz24mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Ventura Quartz
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
Water Resistance
Ventura Quartz50m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Ventura Quartz$1,075
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
24mm
34mm
Thickness
7.82mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
41mm
Lug Width
13mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Acrylic

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
956.112
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$420
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