Which is cheaper, the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

At MSRP the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,905 for the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé — a $1,255 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The anOrdain Model 2 Fumé is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

Which has a longer power reserve, the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The anOrdain Model 2 Fumé carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé run compared to the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The anOrdain Model 2 Fumé runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210-1), while the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)).

Side by side

anOrdain Model 2 FumévsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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

anOrdain Model 2 Fumé

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MSRP $1,905

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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MSRP $650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 2 Fumé36mm

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm

Power Reserve

Model 2 Fumé42h

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h

Water Resistance

Model 2 Fumé50m

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m

MSRP

Model 2 Fumé$1,905

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Model 2 Fumé

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,905

$650

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What people say

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anOrdain Model 2 Fumé

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé for its stunning, hand-crafted enamel dial, with one owner reporting near-zero accuracy deviation. Reviewers highlight the dial's unique, deep, and rich Fumé effect, noting each is distinct. Some owners find the £1500 price point high, and one questions its field watch classification due to a "designery font," suggesting it leans more towards a dress watch. A reviewer points out the flat crown feels unfinished and clashes with the case's organic shape. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé highly for its exceptional enamel dial craftsmanship.

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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

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