BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Jet-BlackvsCitizen Garrison Military Eco-Drive

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Measurements
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Venture Jet-Black

Garrison Military Eco-Drive
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Thickness
11mm
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$149
lowest
$295
Movement
ETA 802.102
Citizen E111
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Jet-Black for its style, durability, quality, and affordability, considering it an excellent value tool watch at its $299 price point. One owner highlights the well-built 38mm titanium case and unique look, though notes the finishing is just okay and the movement basic. Some owners dislike the lack of a date function and the included NATO strap is described as mediocre. One owner reports a potential issue with their movement becoming magnetized, with warranty service not resolving the problem. Overall, owners rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Jet-Black highly for its style, durability, and affordability as a tool watch.
Owners widely praise the Citizen Garrison Military Eco-Drive for its toughness, reliability, and quartz accuracy, with many appreciating its practical, good-looking field watch aesthetic for everyday and business-casual wear. The Eco-Drive solar charging technology is a significant draw, with one owner noting the solar cell holds its charge for at least 8 months and another experiencing accurate automatic time and date setting. Some owners feel the watch is overhyped, though still consider it a good option. The 42mm case is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists by one owner who prefers a 37mm size. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Garrison Military Eco-Drive highly for its robust build and reliable solar-powered timekeeping at an accessible price point.
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