Which is cheaper, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ is the cheaper of the two at $600, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ wears larger at 41mm versus 25.5mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 15.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ.

What movement does the Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz), while the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

The bottom line

The 25.5mm ELEGANT COLLECTION wears 15.5mm narrower than the 41mm Jeep Willys SSGPQ — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

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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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ

MSRP $600

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

MSRP $2,500

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Marathon Jeep Willys SSGPQ

41mm-jeep®-willys-ssgpq

MSRP $600

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.309.4.90.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jeep Willys SSGPQ41mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm

Power Reserve

Jeep Willys SSGPQ40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Jeep Willys SSGPQ30m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Jeep Willys SSGPQ$600

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz

L592.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$600

$2,500

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