Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQvsSlow Watches Twelve

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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.

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ at true scale

Jeep Willys SSGPQ

Slow Watches Twelve at true scale

Twelve

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

8.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$600

n/a

Movement

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Ronda 515.24H

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Ronda 515.24H
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ

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.

From video reviewers

The 41mm case size is a shared strength. Reviewers noted the bracelet clasp lacks micro-adjustments.

Slow Watches Twelve

Owners widely appreciate the Slow Watches Twelve for its minimalist, logo-free dial and the calming, neutral aesthetic of its 24-hour display, with some finding it a conversation starter. The build quality is considered good for the price, and the Italian leather band is noted to age well. Accuracy is generally better than anticipated, with owners typically reading time within 1-3 minutes of the actual time. However, some find the small indices and digits difficult to read without glasses, and setting the watch can be finicky. The Slow Watches Twelve is often viewed as a novelty or fun addition to a collection rather than a primary timepiece, with some owners suggesting it is a bit pricey for a quartz movement. On balance, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Twelve for its unique design and philosophical message, though its practicality as a primary watch is debated.