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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsCitizen Garrison

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $221

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Garrison37mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Garrison40h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Garrison100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Garrison$221

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
E101
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$221

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Citizen Garrison

The Citizen Garrison is widely praised for its excellent legibility, comfortable wear, and value, with owners frequently highlighting its clean dial, good lume, and solar-powered accuracy. Some appreciate its tool-like nature and versatility as a daily watch, noting the surprisingly good build quality and strap quality for its price. Specific features like the green dial, titanium case, and the day/date complication are also frequently cited as positives. However, the day-date window is considered small by some, and the faux aged markers are a potentially divisive aesthetic choice. Opinions on size vary, with some finding the 37mm or 38mm versions ideal for hiking or smaller wrists, while others feel they look too small. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its legibility and value as an inexpensive field watch.

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