What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)), while the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

At MSRP the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $679 for the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto — a $29 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Vaer D5 Meridian Auto wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto?

The Vaer D5 Meridian Auto is rated to 200m 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

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

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MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

D5 Meridian Auto39mm

Power Reserve

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

D5 Meridian Auto40h

Water Resistance

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

D5 Meridian Auto200m

MSRP

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

D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$679

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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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Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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