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

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
VS213
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$265

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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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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