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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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