Citizen Garrison Military Eco-DrivevsIslander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field with Black Dial

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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.

Citizen Garrison Military Eco-Drive at true scale

Garrison Military Eco-Drive

Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field with Black Dial at true scale

Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field with Black Dial

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.5mm

Thickness

11mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$295

$285

lowest

Movement

Citizen E111

Miyota 2170

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm
Lug Width
21.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Caseback
n/a
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen E111
Miyota 2170
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$285
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Reviews

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Citizen Garrison Military Eco-Drive

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.

Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field with Black Dial

Owners widely praise the Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333 for its lightweight, durable titanium construction, often noting its HV1000 surface hardness treatment. Its solar movement, strong lume, and day+date functions are frequently highlighted as impressive specifications for the $285 price point, with many considering it an excellent value. Some owners find the watch so light they forget they are wearing it, and the second hand is reported to hit indices accurately. However, some users dislike the included straps for being too thin or narrow, and one owner expressed a desire for an automatic version. Overall, owners rate the Islander Babylon HV1000 Titanium Solar Field Watch with Black Dial #ISL-333 highly for its robust build, impressive features, and exceptional value.

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