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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE34mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Moonphase
Thickness
11.5mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
41.7mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
L899.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$3,000

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE for its mesmerizing and legible dial, balancing classic and complex design elements, with many considering it a great value for its complications. Reviewers note the 40mm case feels well-balanced, and the Caliber L899 movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some owners suggest the price point may be high relative to alternatives, and the 3 bar water resistance means it is not suitable for swimming, while the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE highly for its attractive dial and complications at its price point.

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