Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date 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 $4,250 for the Bremont Altitude 39 Date — a $3,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude 39 Date or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude 39 Date run compared to the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Bremont Altitude 39 Date runs a automatic caliber (BE-92AE), while the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)).

Side by side

Bremont Altitude 39 DatevsMarathon 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.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

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MSRP $4,250

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

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MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude 39 Date39mm

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

Power Reserve

Altitude 39 Date40h

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

Water Resistance

Altitude 39 Date100m

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

MSRP

Altitude 39 Date$4,250

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

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,250

$650

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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.

Bremont Altitude 39 Date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Bremont Altitude 39 Date as a sleek, legible, and everyday-suited pilot's watch, noting its comfortable 39mm 904L steel case and clean dial design. The La Joux-Perret G100 movement is recognized for its 68-hour power reserve and smooth winding feel. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. On balance, the consensus is that the Bremont Altitude 39 Date is highly regarded for its refined finishing and wearability at 39mm.

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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