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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsPraesidus Desert 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
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

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

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Ronda 515

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 Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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