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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsStraton Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono
StratonStraton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono
MSRP $599
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.

Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono

Owners widely appreciate the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono's retro racing aesthetic and perceived value. Some owners note the watch is reliable and durable, with a clear date window. One owner finds the 44mm case comfortable, while another reviewer states the 40mm case wears larger than its dimensions. The included Milanese bracelet is criticized for its outdated clasp and polished finish contrasting with the brushed case. The consensus is that owners value the Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono for its design and customization options at its price point.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono100m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
Straton Syncro MKII Mechanical Chrono$599

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
48mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Sea-Gull ST19
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$599
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