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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsFarer ROCHÉ II

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
ROCHÉ II$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
World Timer
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Sellita SW330-1
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,495

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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.

Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

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