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

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Gray

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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