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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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