What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Grand Seiko STGF359?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch uses the Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL) and the Grand Seiko STGF359 uses the 4J52.

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsGrand Seiko STGF359

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Grand Seiko STGF359?

At MSRP the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $2,600 for the Grand Seiko STGF359 — a $1,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Grand Seiko STGF359?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch wears larger at 36mm versus 28.9mm for the Grand Seiko STGF359 — a 7.1mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Grand Seiko STGF359?

The Grand Seiko STGF359 is rated to 100m 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

Grand Seiko STGF359

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MSRP $2,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

STGF35928.9mm

Power Reserve

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

STGF35940h

Water Resistance

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

STGF359100m

MSRP

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

STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

4J52

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$2,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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