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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsVaer G2 Pacific 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 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

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

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

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