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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsCIGA Design EDGE

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
EDGE40.8mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
EDGE40h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
EDGE30m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
EDGE$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Diameter
34mm
40.8mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$299

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

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