Which is cheaper, the Bremont Broadsword 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 $3,850 for the Bremont Broadsword — a $3,200 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Bremont Broadsword wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 4mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Bremont Broadsword runs a automatic caliber (BE-95-2AV), 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 BroadswordvsMarathon 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 Broadsword

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MSRP $3,850

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

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MSRP $650

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadsword40mm

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

Power Reserve

Broadsword40h

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

Water Resistance

Broadsword100m

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

MSRP

Broadsword$3,850

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

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

36mm

Thickness

12.5mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

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44mm

Lug Width

20mm

16mm

Water Resistance

100m

30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Bronze

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-95-2AV

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,850

$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 Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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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