Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

At MSRP the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $1,975 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

The Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) wears larger at 39.5mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)), while the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) runs a automatic (La Joux-Perret G101).

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsFears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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MSRP $2,625

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Power Reserve

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

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Water Resistance

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

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

MSRP

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

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

La Joux-Perret G101

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$2,625

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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.

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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