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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsGrand Seiko STGF359

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
STGF359100m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
28.9mm
Thickness
11.5mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
16mm
14mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
4J52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$2,600

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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.

Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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