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

37mm

Thickness

15mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$450

$221

lowest

Movement

C651

Citizen E101

Case

6 specs
Category
n/a
Field
Diameter
45mm
37mm
Thickness
15mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
18mm
Finish
Brushed and Polished
n/a
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
C651
Citizen E101

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$221
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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 wear, and overall value, particularly its solar-powered movement and durable construction. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its tool-like nature and suitability as a versatile daily watch, with many appreciating the clean dial and good lume. Some owners find the original strap unappealing and the day-date window small, while others note the faux aged markers can be divisive. The 37mm case size is considered ideal for hiking by some, though one owner's wife felt it looked too small on a 6.5-inch wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its practical features and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Eco-Drive solar movement is a consistent strength. The mineral crystal is a shared weakness, noted as prone to scratches. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's suitability for cold weather due to charging issues.