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

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz is the cheaper of the two at $348, against $650 for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a $302 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

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

Side by side

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

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

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz 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 Mecaquartz

22-SWM-001-NYL-BLK

MSRP $348

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz40mm

Power Reserve

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

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz40h

Water Resistance

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

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz150m

MSRP

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

Skindiver WT Mecaquartz$348

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$348

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What people say

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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 Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz for its authentic vintage vibe, Worldtimer bezel, and value, offering more personality than typical retro divers. The upgraded model is noted for its perfect look at its price point with a domed crystal and screwed-down crown. Some owners flag mismatched hand and marker colors, poor lume, bezel wobble, and the watch sitting high on its strap. Accuracy is described as quartz-level, and the push/pull crown has excellent friction with a smooth, 120-click bezel. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Mecaquartz highly for its vintage personality and value for money.

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