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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Pilot
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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