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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsBoldr The Boys

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
The Boys200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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