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

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$265

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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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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