Which is cheaper, the Casio GW-M500A or the Citizen Garrison?

At MSRP the Casio GW-M500A is the cheaper of the two at $145, against $244 for the Citizen Garrison — a $99 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Casio GW-M500A or the Citizen Garrison?

The Casio GW-M500A wears larger at 46mm versus 43mm for the Citizen Garrison — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Casio GW-M500A or the Citizen Garrison?

The Casio GW-M500A is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Citizen Garrison.

What movement does the Casio GW-M500A run compared to the Citizen Garrison?

The Casio GW-M500A runs a quartz caliber, while the Citizen Garrison runs a solar (Citizen J800).

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Casio GW-M500AvsCitizen Garrison

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Casio GW-M500A

GW-M500A

MSRP $145

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Citizen Garrison

AW0050

MSRP $244

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GW-M500A46mm

Garrison43mm

Power Reserve

GW-M500A—

Garrison—

Water Resistance

GW-M500A200m

Garrison100m

MSRP

GW-M500A$145

Garrison$244

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

Silver

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Citizen J800

Type

Quartz

Solar

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$145

$244

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