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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.1mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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