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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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