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Hamilton Khaki Field QuartzvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Khaki Field Quartz
HamiltonKhaki Field Quartz
MSRP $675
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Quartz40mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Quartz40h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Quartz50m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Khaki Field Quartz$675
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
9.6mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F07.111
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
$420

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz

The Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz is praised for its clean design, fair value at $395, and historical recall with 33mm sizing, though this optimization slightly diminishes vintage charm. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 50m water resistance, available in 33mm and 38mm sizes. One critique notes that fixed keepers on the NATO straps can leave excess strap material protruding on larger wrists. Overall, reviewers highlight the Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz as a fun, carefree grab-and-go watch with a well-executed design.

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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