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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
11mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,800

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What people say

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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