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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$995

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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.

William Wood Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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