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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$459

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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