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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsVenezianico Nereide Acquaforte

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
Nereide Acquaforte200m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
49mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$1,000

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's striking dial design and overall finishing, with many finding its appearance and feel superior in person. The bracelet is noted for its comfort and quality, and the watch is considered suitable for daily wear. Some owners find the case a bit thick for wear under a cuff. The movement is a point of discussion, with one owner preferring a thinner, more accurate caliber over the NH45a, while another review highlights the reliable Sellita SW200-1. The watch is regarded as a good value mechanical diver-style timepiece, featuring a handsome design with a decorative tungsten bezel and aventurine dial, though the stock rubber strap can be stiff. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique engraved case, inspired by Renaissance ornamentation, is a standout feature. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement provides reliable accuracy. A significant drawback is the difficulty in sourcing the watch due to its high demand.

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