Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss?

At MSRP the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $850 for the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss?

The Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss wears larger at 43mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 7mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)), while the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss?

The Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss is rated to 300m versus 30m for 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

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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MSRP $850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm

Power Reserve

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

Tesei Bronze Swiss40h

Water Resistance

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

Tesei Bronze Swiss300m

MSRP

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

Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Green

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$850

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What people say

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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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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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