What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1708?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch uses the Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL) and the Pagani Design PD-1708 uses the VK64.

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsPagani Design PD-1708

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Pagani Design PD-1708?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1708 is the cheaper of the two at $120, against $650 for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a $530 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Pagani Design PD-1708?

The Pagani Design PD-1708 wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Pagani Design PD-1708?

The Pagani Design PD-1708 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Marathon 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.

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

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MSRP $650

Pagani Design PD-1708

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MSRP $120

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

PD-170838mm

Power Reserve

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

PD-170840h

Water Resistance

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

PD-1708100m

MSRP

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

PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

VK64

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$120

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Pagani Design PD-1708

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1708's solid build and surprisingly high-quality finishing for its price point, with one owner noting a comfortable 38mm case and a well-made tapered mesh bracelet featuring a signed safety clasp. However, the lume is described as a bit weak, though evenly applied. Accuracy with the VK64 movement averaged around +6.5 seconds per month over 14 months. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1708 highly for its value and bracelet quality at its price.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1708 features a reliable and accurate Japanese VK64 movement. A notable weakness is the lume brightness, which could be improved, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the bezel diameter, with some users potentially finding it small for the 46mm case length, while others may not have an issue with it.

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