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Traska The ChronographvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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The Chronograph
TraskaThe Chronograph
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Chronograph40mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
The Chronograph45h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
The Chronograph75m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
The Chronograph
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
0.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
21mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
75m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NE86
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420

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What people say

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Traska The Chronograph

Traska The Chronograph owners widely praise the hardened stainless steel case for its durability, with one noting it remained in great condition after three years of wear. The bracelet is also commended for its snug fit, lack of stiffness or rattle, and the convenience of its on-the-fly clasp. One owner notes the watch wears larger. Overall, Traska The Chronograph owners rate the watch highly for its durable case and comfortable, convenient bracelet.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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