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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$399

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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 G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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