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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
24mm
Thickness
11mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
16mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
L209.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,550

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES is widely praised for its slim, elegant, and discreet design, making it a timeless dress watch suitable for all styles and occasions. Owners appreciate its comfort and lightness on the wrist, with 36mm and 38mm models noted as sleek and not chunky, fitting well on average wrists. The quartz version is recommended for daily wear due to its accuracy and grab-and-go convenience, while the automatic is seen as a finely finished dress piece. Some commenters advise against gold-plated versions due to potential wear issues, suggesting steel or solid gold instead. One owner reported frequent battery replacements on the quartz model, with batteries lasting only a few months. Overall, owners value LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its thin profile and classic styling at a good price point, especially on the pre-owned market.

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