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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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