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CWC British Military G10 Quartz WatchvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch36.5mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch40h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch50m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch$249
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
36.5mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$420

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What people say

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its 36mm size and utilitarian, robust build suitable for field use. The bead-blasted stainless steel case and domed acrylic crystal are noted features, though the crystal scratches easily and requires buffing. The unusual 18.5mm lug width with fixed springbars limits strap options to one-piece designs, and water resistance is rated at 50m. Some owners feel modern versions lack the "soul" of vintage issued models, while others highlight improved waterproofing and lume. Overall, owners value the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its practical, no-nonsense tool-watch design and durable construction.

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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