Which is cheaper, the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

At MSRP the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $650 for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a $201 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 or the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 run compared to the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch?

The Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH38), while the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)).

Side by side

Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323vsMarathon 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.

Islander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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MSRP $449

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

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MSRP $650

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm

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

Power Reserve

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323—

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

Water Resistance

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m

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

MSRP

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

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

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$449

$650

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What people say

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Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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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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