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

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Safari200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
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
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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