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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$315

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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