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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsZelos Comet 39

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
39mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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