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Boldr BOLDR Venture (Legacy)vsCitizen Garrison

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What people say

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BOLDR Venture (Legacy)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) for its excellent value proposition, particularly its titanium 38mm case and sapphire crystal. The watch is frequently recommended as a top choice in its price segment, with its modern design and AR-coated crystal being highlighted. Some owners note that the titanium case, while lightweight, scratches more readily than steel, and the lume is considered merely adequate. Overall, the consensus is that the BOLDR Venture (Legacy) is highly regarded for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

Citizen Garrison

The Citizen Garrison is widely praised for its excellent value, legibility, and comfortable wear, with owners frequently highlighting its clean dial, good lume, and accurate solar-powered timekeeping. The brushed titanium case is noted for its surprising quality at its price point, and the green dial variant is particularly lauded for legibility. Some owners, however, express a desire for smaller case sizes, while others debate the perceived size on their wrists. There are mixed opinions on the "faux aged" look of the markers, and the original strap and bracelet are sometimes cited as needing improvement or an extra link. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its legibility and value, making it a well-liked and versatile everyday tool watch.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)38mm
Garrison43mm
Power Reserve
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)
Garrison
Water Resistance
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)100m
Garrison100m
MSRP
BOLDR Venture (Legacy)$149
Garrison$244

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
11mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Jungle Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 802
J800
Type
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$244
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