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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsFarer TONNEAU

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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

Farer TONNEAU

Owners widely praise the Farer TONNEAU's vibrant dial colors, with the green and electric blue versions both noted as particularly attractive, often paired with the tan leather strap. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its impressive 100m water resistance. The movement's color-matched rotor is a appreciated detail. However, opinions on the case design are split; some find it relatively thin and well-executed, while others criticize its soft silhouette, wide bezel, and clumsy proportions. The $1,250 price is noted. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Farer TONNEAU's striking dial colors and robust water resistance, though the case design elicits mixed reactions.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
TONNEAU35mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
TONNEAU56h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
TONNEAU100m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
TONNEAU$1,095

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
35mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
45mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
316L high-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$1,095
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