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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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