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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $1,800
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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its vintage-inspired design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic 38.5mm size, with many highlighting its slim and accurate movement. Some owners appreciate the rice grain bracelet and versatility for daily wear, while others single out the elegant hands and small seconds subdial. A few reviewers note the 3-bar water resistance and closed case back as potential drawbacks, and one owner finds the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback make it wear tall. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its exceptional value and classic aesthetic.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC26mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC45h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$1,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
26mm
Thickness
11mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
32.4mm
Lug Width
16mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,800
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