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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsNorqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition
NorqainWild ONE Spartan Limited Edition
MSRP $5,932

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition200m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition$5,932

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$5,932

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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.

Norqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition

The Norqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition is praised for its lightweight NORTEQ carbon composite case, which offers a silky texture and thermal conductivity akin to titanium, making it feel surprisingly light and durable. Owners note its detailed dial and comfortable 42x12.3mm size, with one owner finding its unique technology justifies the cost. However, some find the skeleton hands lack sufficient lume, and concerns exist regarding future servicing. The price point, even used, is considered high by some given the competition. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition highly for its innovative case material and lightweight, durable construction.

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