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Bremont BroadswordvsCitizen Garrison

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $221

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Garrison37mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Garrison40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Garrison100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Garrison$221

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Bronze
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
E101
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$221

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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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