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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsMomentum Atlas Eclipse Solar 38

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
Atlas Eclipse Solar 38
MomentumAtlas Eclipse Solar 38
MSRP $235
What people say

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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.

Momentum Atlas Eclipse Solar 38

Owners widely praise the Momentum Atlas Eclipse Solar 38 for its perfect 38mm size, lightweight titanium case, and excellent readability with its pilot-style dial and simple layout. The solar-powered quartz movement is appreciated for its quick charging and low maintenance, with one owner noting better lume than a previous Tissot. The watch is frequently described as a comfortable, no-frills daily wear or GADA watch that disappears on the wrist. Some owners find the branding excessive, the original leather strap stiff, and the bracelet cheap-feeling with limited adjustment. One owner reported a faulty solar movement requiring service, and another noted a small piece of fluff inside the case. Overall, owners rate the Momentum Atlas Eclipse Solar 38 highly for its comfortable wearability and value as a solar-powered field watch.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Atlas Eclipse Solar 3838mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Atlas Eclipse Solar 3840h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
Atlas Eclipse Solar 38100m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
Atlas Eclipse Solar 38$235

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Epson VS42
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$235
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