Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) FieldvsSlow Watches Jo series

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field at true scale

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

Slow Watches Jo series at true scale

Jo series

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

8.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$650

$235

lowest

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Ronda 505.24

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Casual
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
16mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Ronda 505.24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$235
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch for its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some feeling it is overlooked in field watch discussions. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs that do not hug the wrist well, while others note its composite case material and 30m water resistance as practical for field use. On balance, owners rate the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch highly for its practical field-oriented features and durable construction, despite some concerns about its value proposition and case design.

Slow Watches Jo series

Owners widely praise the Slow Watches Jo series for its unique, elegant design and conversation-starting appeal, frequently highlighting the simple and organizing 24-hour dial and single hand. Many appreciate its vintage feel and the compliments it garners. Some owners find the small indices and digits require reading glasses, and precise time-telling can be challenging, offering only approximate time to the nearest 10 minutes without looking directly at the dial. The provided leather strap is described as sticky and stretchy by one owner, who prefers an alternative bracelet. One owner notes significant scratches and pits in the glass. On balance, owners rate the Slow Watches Jo series highly for its unique concept and design that encourages a slower pace of life.