Which has better water resistance, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch.

What movement does the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch run compared to the Zelos Comet 39?

The Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch runs a quartz caliber (Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)), while the Zelos Comet 39 runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

Side by side

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsZelos Comet 39

Q: Which is cheaper, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Zelos Comet 39?

At MSRP the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $2,499 for the Zelos Comet 39 — a $1,849 gap before any retailer discounting.

Q: Which is bigger, the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch or the Zelos Comet 39?

The Zelos Comet 39 wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch — a 3mm difference across the dial.

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

Zelos Comet 39

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MSRP $2,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

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

Comet 3939mm

Power Reserve

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

Comet 3940h

Water Resistance

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

Comet 3950m

MSRP

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

Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$2,499

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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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Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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