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Lorier ZephyrvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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

Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Zephyr$549
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$420

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Lorier Zephyr

Owners widely praise the Lorier Zephyr for its stunning guilloche-style dial, refined and perfectly sized unique case shape, and comfortable wearability. The Miyota 9 series movement is noted by owners as being a little noisy, with a rotor whirring audible on quick hand movements. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Zephyr highly for its distinctive dial and case design at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage aesthetic and value for money are praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived rattle are noted as a drawback.

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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