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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsWilliam Wood Dunkirk Watch

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
Dunkirk Watch
William WoodDunkirk Watch
MSRP $3,995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Dunkirk Watch42mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Dunkirk Watch40h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
Dunkirk Watch50m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
Dunkirk Watch$3,995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Bronze
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Sellita SW220 Premium Top Grade
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$3,995

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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.

William Wood Dunkirk Watch

The William Wood Dunkirk Watch is noted for its unique dial design, inspired by engine order telegraphs and ship telegraphs, which some find emphasizes historical application over precise time-telling. Reviewers highlight its striking CuSn8 bronze case with red "pipes" and red lume, though one source found the red accents slightly jarring against the bronze. The 42mm watch, powered by a Sellita SW200 Top Grade movement, is limited to 600 pieces and priced around $5,200 USD. While legibility is maintained despite the unconventional dial, one owner finds the price difficult to justify. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the William Wood Dunkirk Watch's distinctive historical inspiration and unique aesthetic, though some question its value proposition.

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