Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) FieldvsMomentum Atlas Eclipse Solar

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field at true scale

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field

Momentum Atlas Eclipse Solar at true scale

Atlas Eclipse Solar

Diameter

36mm

32mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$650

$244

lowest

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Solar

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
32mm
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
n/a
Type
Quartz
Solar
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$244
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch for its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some feeling it is overlooked in field watch discussions. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs that do not hug the wrist well, while others note its composite case material and 30m water resistance as practical for field use. On balance, owners rate the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch highly for its practical field-oriented features and durable construction, despite some concerns about its value proposition and case design.

Momentum Atlas Eclipse Solar

Owners widely praise the Momentum Atlas Eclipse Solar for its lightweight titanium construction, solar quartz movement, and sapphire crystal, making it a comfortable and practical field or sport watch. Legibility is excellent due to large numerals, and many owners highlight the lume as a strong point, with one calling it the best they have experienced. However, some find the handset design unappealing, and one owner reported a faulty movement requiring multiple services and poor bracelet quality. The oversized crown is visually divisive but pleasant to use, and the Cordura strap is noted for comfort. One owner observed accuracy of +0.2 seconds per day after a full charge, with time gain in darkness. Overall, owners rate the Momentum Atlas Eclipse Solar highly for its durable, lightweight titanium build and excellent solar-powered functionality.

From video reviewers

The solar-powered movement and titanium case are cited as strengths. The bracelet finishing is mentioned as a weakness. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

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