What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

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 Grand Seiko SBGP007 uses the 9F85.

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGP007

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

At MSRP the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $3,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGP007 — a $3,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

The Grand Seiko SBGP007 wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

The Grand Seiko SBGP007 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

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

Grand Seiko SBGP007

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MSRP $3,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

SBGP00740mm

Power Reserve

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

SBGP00740h

Water Resistance

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

SBGP007100m

MSRP

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

SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

9F85

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$3,900

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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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Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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