Which is cheaper, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $600 for the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ — a $335 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph wears larger at 41.5mm versus 41mm for the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

What movement does the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ run compared to the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ uses the Swiss High-Torque Quartz and the Seiko Essentials Chronograph uses the 8T63.

Side by side

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ

41mm-jeep®-willys-ssgpq

MSRP $600

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

ssb425

MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jeep Willys SSGPQ41mm

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

Power Reserve

Jeep Willys SSGPQ40h

Essentials Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Jeep Willys SSGPQ30m

Essentials Chronograph100m

MSRP

Jeep Willys SSGPQ$600

Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

8T63

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$600

$265

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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 vintage-inspired sports watch with a handsome dial honoring military heritage and a unique case shape. It features a 41mm stainless steel case with a matte parkerized finish, a sapphire crystal, and a MaraGlo luminous dial, powered by an ETA F06.402 quartz movement. Reviewers note that its longer lugs may extend past smaller wrists and the included leather strap is fragile. The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ is available for $500 to $650 USD. On balance, reviewers find the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ to be a good value, particularly for vintage Jeep enthusiasts, due to its design and heritage-inspired dial.

From video reviewers

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

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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