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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsMr Jones Watches King

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
King
Mr Jones WatchesKing
MSRP $295

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
King
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
King40h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
King
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
King$295

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$295

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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.

Mr Jones Watches King

The Mr Jones Watches King is widely praised for its imaginative and unconventional design, with owners appreciating its unique playing card dial that tells time unconventionally. Some owners find the time-telling easy to adjust to, while others note difficulty, particularly in poor light. One owner swapped the mesh bracelet for a red leather strap to enhance its flair. The Mr Jones Watches King is considered an inexpensive timepiece for those who appreciate unconventional aesthetics. On balance, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches King highly for its fun, creative, and unconventional design at an accessible price point.

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