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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsRZE UTD-8000

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
UTD-8000
RZEUTD-8000
MSRP $279

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
UTD-800040mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
UTD-800040h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
UTD-8000200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
UTD-8000$279

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw secured titanium caseback

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$279

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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 UTD-8000

The RZE UTD-8000 is praised for its full titanium construction with scratch-resistant coatings and comfortable wearability, offering significant value at its price point. Reviewers note its modern materials like Cerakote-coated titanium and sapphire crystal, though its feature set does not rival more expensive digital competitors. Overall, the RZE UTD-8000 is considered a compelling enthusiast piece for its material execution and value.

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