Which is cheaper, the Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

At MSRP the Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $650 for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a $275 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch wears larger at 38.5mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch run compared to the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)).

Side by side

Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive WatchvsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

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MSRP $375

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

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MSRP $650

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ocean-Scout Dive Watch38.5mm

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm

Power Reserve

Ocean-Scout Dive Watch40h

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h

Water Resistance

Ocean-Scout Dive Watch200m

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m

MSRP

Ocean-Scout Dive Watch$375

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$375

$650

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What people say

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Geckota Ocean-Scout Dive Watch

The Geckota Ice White is praised for its elegant design, featuring a hand-polished German lacquer dial with art-deco numerals and a case with a textural contrast between polished and brushed finishes. Reviewers note its 100-meter water resistance, though one would prefer a screw-down crown over the push-pull version, and the ETA-7001 movement is described as reliable but dated. On balance, the Geckota Ice White is well-regarded for its refined aesthetics and finishing at its price point.

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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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