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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,300
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 Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition is widely praised for its light and thin wearability, with owners highlighting its comfortable 39mm size and titanium construction. Reviewers and owners alike commend its excellent lume application, clear and legible dial, and subtle gold accents. The watch offers automatic GPS time adjustment for global time and location updates, a perpetual calendar, and a six-month power reserve, eliminating battery changes. Some owners, however, find its dial too shiny for maximum versatility and note that its size wears larger than its dimensions suggest, making it less of a daily driver for some. A minor point of contention for some is the chapter ring alignment, which was noted as slightly imperfect. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition highly for its blend of high-tech functionality, comfortable wearability, and attractive design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition41.2mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Astron GPS Solar 2024 Limited Edition$2,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36mm
41.2mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
3X62
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,300
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