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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsSternglas Naos XL

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Naos XL42mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Naos XL
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
Naos XL50m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
Naos XL$237

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
47mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Miyota 9U15
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$237

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What people say

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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

Sternglas Naos XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

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