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Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field WatchvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
38mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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