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Boldr Field MedicvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Field Medic
BoldrField Medic
MSRP $299
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Medic38mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Field Medic40h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Field Medic200m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Field Medic$299
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Titanium
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$420

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What people say

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Boldr Field Medic

Owners widely praise the Boldr Field Medic for its lightweight titanium case, robust build, and functional pulsometer, often highlighting its value and suitability for medical professionals. The watch is described as a solid tool watch with a crisp finish, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal, with some owners finding it a versatile and well-built piece that rivals more established brands. The lume is noted as visually striking but not long-lasting, and the pulsometer is seen by some as a unique decorative element or occasionally handy tool. Some owners find the watch wears small, and a few prefer a continuously running seconds hand over the pulsometer's timer function. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Field Medic highly for its practical design and robust construction at its price point.

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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