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

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Water Resistance
201m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

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What people say

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Dryden Pathfinder

The Dryden Steel 12 Hour 41mm is widely praised for its excellent case finishing and comfortable wearability, with a sleek 11.75mm height. Owners note generous BGW9 lume and excellent end link fitment on the bracelet, though the crown is described as small and slippery, and the clasp disappointing. The dial's design is considered generic by some, and one owner desires a more unique aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Steel 12 Hour 41mm highly for its case finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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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