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

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Argo200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
SII NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$345

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What people say

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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