What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)), while the Grand Seiko SLGW003 runs a manual (9SA4).

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsGrand Seiko SLGW003

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

At MSRP the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $11,600 for the Grand Seiko SLGW003 — a $10,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 wears larger at 38.6mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 2.6mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Grand Seiko SLGW003?

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on 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 SLGW003

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MSRP $11,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

SLGW00338.6mm

Power Reserve

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

SLGW00380h

Water Resistance

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

SLGW00330m

MSRP

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

SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

9SA4

Type

Quartz

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$11,600

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

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