Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the RZE Urbanist?

The RZE Urbanist is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch uses the Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL) and the RZE Urbanist uses the Miyota 2035.

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsRZE Urbanist

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $650 for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a $351 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

RZE Urbanist

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MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

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

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

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

Urbanist100m

MSRP

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

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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