Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQvsSlow Watches Solar
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Jeep Willys SSGPQ

Solar
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
11mm
10mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
MSRP
$600
n/a
Movement
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Seiko VS42
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ is a handsome, vintage-inspired sports watch with a unique case shape and a dial that honors military heritage. It features a 41mm stainless steel case with a matte parkerized finish, a sapphire crystal, and a MaraGlo luminous dial, powered by a Swiss High-Torque Quartz movement. Reviewers note its good value, especially for vintage Jeep enthusiasts, with pricing around $500-$650 USD. However, its longer lugs may extend past smaller wrists and the included leather strap is fragile. On balance, reviewers praise the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ for its vintage military aesthetic and value proposition, despite minor concerns about lug comfort and strap durability.
The 41mm case size is a shared strength. Reviewers noted the bracelet clasp lacks micro-adjustments.
Owners widely praise the Slow Watches Solar for its unique 24-hour dial concept, with some finding it a conversation starter and appreciating its vintage feel and logo-free design. Manufacturing is noted as amazing for the price, and accuracy is generally considered good, though precise time-telling can be difficult without looking directly at the dial. When the power cell is low, the watch ticks in two-second intervals. Opinions are split on the design, with some calling it "awesome looking" and "cute," while others find the case design "spartan" and the 24-hour concept a "gimmick." Some users question the $300 price for a quartz movement. Overall, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Solar for its unique design and value, despite some finding the 24-hour dial concept polarizing and legibility challenging.
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