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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsBoldr Venture Velo

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Khaki
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Seiko VK64

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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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