What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Nodus Sector II Sport?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)), while the Nodus Sector II Sport runs a automatic (TMI NH38 (no-date)).

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsNodus Sector II Sport

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Nodus Sector II Sport?

At MSRP the Nodus Sector II Sport is the cheaper of the two at $525, against $650 for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a $125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Nodus Sector II Sport?

The Nodus Sector II Sport wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Nodus Sector II Sport?

The Nodus Sector II Sport is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Nodus Sector II Sport?

The Nodus Sector II Sport carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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

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MSRP $650

Nodus Sector II Sport

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MSRP $525

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm

Sector II Sport38mm

Power Reserve

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h

Sector II Sport41h

Water Resistance

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m

Sector II Sport100m

MSRP

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Glossy

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

TMI NH38 (no-date)

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$525

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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