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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsMonta Atlas

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
Atlas
MontaAtlas
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Atlas38.5mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
Atlas152m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
34mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
47mm
Lug Width
16mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
152m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Monta M-23
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$2,150

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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.

Monta Atlas

The Monta Atlas is widely praised for its exceptional wearability, with its comfortable 38.5mm case size and buttery bracelet frequently highlighted. Owners and reviewers alike commend its fit and finish, noting a mix of brushed, polished, and blasted surfaces. However, the rehaut on the opaline silver dial is considered nearly illegible for the 24-hour GMT scale, leading some to suggest other dial colors are more practical for GMT functionality. One owner also flagged the crown as less sturdy than anticipated and noted the AR coating attracts fingerprints. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Atlas highly for its comfortable dimensions and appealing finishing.

From video reviewers

The Monta Opalin Silver's dial is a notable strength, particularly its subtle gradient effect that adds depth to the watch without being too flashy. The watch offers a notable value proposition due to its movement, typically found in more expensive timepieces. The bracelet can be prone to rattle, which might be a trade-off for some buyers.

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