Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk Flight ChronographvsCitizen Garrison

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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 Blue Angels Skyhawk Flight Chronograph at true scale

Blue Angels Skyhawk Flight Chronograph

Citizen Garrison at true scale

Garrison

Diameter

45mm

43mm

Thickness

15mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$450

$206

lowest

Movement

C651

Citizen J810

Case

6 specs
Category
n/a
Field
Diameter
45mm
43mm
Thickness
15mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Brushed and Polished
n/a
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
n/a
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue
Grey
Indices
Applied
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
C651
Citizen J810

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$206
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Reviews

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

Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk Flight Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Citizen Blue Angels Skyhawk Flight Chronograph for its exceptional accuracy and timekeeping, with one owner calling it the best they have ever owned. The watch is noted for its comprehensive features, including atomic timekeeping, a 1/100 second chronograph, perpetual calendar, and world time zones, making it highly useful for various professions. The deep blue dial and bezel, along with the Eco-Drive solar technology, are also frequently highlighted as appealing aspects. The crown and pushers offer a satisfying user experience for mode selection and setting adjustments. However, some find the busy dial appealing, while others note the digital displays can be difficult to read in low light conditions due to the watch face size. One owner reported that the world time function did not initially line up with a city but could be adjusted with a reset procedure.

Citizen Garrison

Owners widely praise the Citizen Garrison for its excellent legibility, comfortable wearability on slender wrists, and impressive value, often noting its clean dial, good lume, and well-executed brushed case finishing. The solar-powered movement is appreciated for its accuracy, with one owner calling it the most accurate quartz watch they have owned. Some owners, however, wish for a smaller case size, and opinions are split on the day-date complication and its integration. The original strap is frequently disliked, though easily replaceable, and the bracelet may require an extra link for some wearers. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its tool-watch utility and impressive quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The solar-powered quartz movement is a practical advantage. The fixed bezel and non-screwdown crown are standard for its price point, but the lack of a screw-down crown might be a consideration for some.