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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
VS213
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$265

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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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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