Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $650 for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a $152 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)), while the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic runs a automatic (Miyota 8315).

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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

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MSRP $650

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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MSRP $498

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Steel

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

Miyota 8315

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$498

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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