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Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field WatchvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
24mm
Thickness
11.5mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
16mm
13mm
Material
Fibreshell Composite
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
L209.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$420
$1,650

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its extreme thinness, slim profile, and elegant, discreet design, making it exceptionally comfortable and almost unnoticeable on the wrist. The quartz version is noted for its reliability and "grab and go" convenience, while the automatic is considered a slim, dressy piece. Pre-owned prices for the quartz model range from $300 to $600, significantly lower than its $1650 retail. Some owners find the styling and Roman numerals appealing, and the bracelet is described as comfortable. One owner advises against gold plating due to potential wear, suggesting steel or solid gold instead. Discussions also arise regarding battery life in the quartz models, with one owner reporting a battery failure within months of replacement. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant, thin design and comfortable wearability at its pre-owned price point.

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