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

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
53mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$699

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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.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

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