Bertucci A-2S Pantera SixvsCitizen Garrison

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Bertucci A-2S Pantera Six at true scale

A-2S Pantera Six

Citizen Garrison at true scale

Garrison

Diameter

40mm

37mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

MSRP

$225

$221

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Citizen E101

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Citizen E101
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$225
$221
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bertucci A-2S Pantera Six

Owners widely praise the Bertucci A-2S Pantera Six for its durable construction, fixed lugs, and military-grade specifications, with many appreciating the superior accuracy of its quartz movement over mid-range automatics. Some owners note the titanium case marks easily, and the lume is considered average. A few users report the second hand occasionally misses minute markers or is misaligned, and one owner found battery changes difficult. The fixed lugs are praised for robustness by some, while others find them too thick. Overall, owners rate the Bertucci A-2S Pantera Six highly for its robust build and reliable quartz timekeeping at an affordable price.

Citizen Garrison

Owners widely praise the Citizen Garrison for its excellent legibility, comfortable wear, and overall value, particularly its solar-powered movement and durable construction. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its tool-like nature and suitability as a versatile daily watch, with many appreciating the clean dial and good lume. Some owners find the original strap unappealing and the day-date window small, while others note the faux aged markers can be divisive. The 37mm case size is considered ideal for hiking by some, though one owner's wife felt it looked too small on a 6.5-inch wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its practical features and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Eco-Drive solar movement is a consistent strength. The mineral crystal is a shared weakness, noted as prone to scratches. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's suitability for cold weather due to charging issues.

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