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Farer Discovery OlivevsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
68h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$650

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What people say

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Farer Discovery Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its unusual dial color, crisp indices and hands, and versatile wearability, with one owner noting its fit and finishing punches above its price point. The optional bracelet design is praised, though one owner observes it does not sit flush with the case. Accuracy is reported at +8 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its surprising quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price.

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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