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

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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