Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) FieldvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
Diameter
36mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
lowest
48mm
Thickness
11mm
9.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
MSRP
$650
$199
lowest
Movement
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Miyota 2035
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch for its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some feeling it is overlooked in field watch discussions. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs that do not hug the wrist well, while others note its composite case material and 30m water resistance as practical for field use. On balance, owners rate the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch highly for its practical field-oriented features and durable construction, despite some concerns about its value proposition and case design.
The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is widely praised by owners for its thin case design and flat wearability, complemented by well-proportioned lugs. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable, slim profile and attractive case design.
The matte blasted case finish is a notable strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
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