Bertucci DX3 FieldvsCitizen 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 DX3 Field at true scale

DX3 Field

Citizen Garrison at true scale

Garrison

Diameter

40mm

37mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

MSRP

$75

lowest

$221

Movement

Precision quartz (4-year battery)

Citizen E101

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Material
carbon
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Scratch resistant R-Type mineral crystal
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Precision quartz (4-year battery)
Citizen E101
Type
Quartz
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$75
$221
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Reviews

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

Bertucci DX3 Field

Owners praise the Bertucci DX3 Field as a durable, no-nonsense, and easily legible utilitarian watch with a simple, industrial, blue-collar appeal, suitable for everyday wear and rigorous activities. One owner notes the Japanese quartz movement is robust enough for use around power tools, and the watch has proven its longevity, remaining scratch-free after rigorous training. While one owner felt quality control might not be the best, they still found the watch offered good value for its price. Overall, owners rate the Bertucci DX3 Field highly for its durability and utilitarian design at the 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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