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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

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

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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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