Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39?

At MSRP the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,000 for the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 — a $350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39?

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 3mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)), while the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 runs a automatic (Miyota 9039).

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsVenezianico Nereide Aureo 39

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39?

The Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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

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MSRP $650

Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

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MSRP $1,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm

Nereide Aureo 3939mm

Power Reserve

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h

Nereide Aureo 3940h

Water Resistance

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m

Nereide Aureo 39200m

MSRP

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Nereide Aureo 39$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Miyota 9039

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$1,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

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Venezianico Nereide Aureo 39

The Venezianico Nereide is praised for its handsome design and good value, featuring a tungsten bezel insert and a sparkling aventurine dial. Owners note the optical glass bezel offers less glare than ceramic. The stock rubber strap is described as stiff, and the Canova bracelet lacks a half-link for fine adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Venezianico Nereide offers good case finishing for its price point, making it a compelling entry-level mechanical diver-style watch.

From video reviewers

The 24k gold dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is a potential drawback. Reviewers disagree on whether the unique design and features justify the price point.

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