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

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
51mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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