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Hamilton Jazzmaster QuartzvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Jazzmaster Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Quartz
MSRP $825
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz is praised for its solid crown feel, avoiding accidental hacking, and its comfortable proportions with a mainstream aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the case finishing, which features horizontal and vertical brushing alongside polished chamfers. The quartz movement ensures accurate timekeeping, though it is not considered a standout feature. This Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz is priced at CHF 395. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz highly for its refined case finishing and reliable timekeeping 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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Quartz26mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Quartz40h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Quartz50m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Quartz$825
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
26mm
34mm
Thickness
7.85mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
12mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F03.105
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$420
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