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Citizen GarrisonvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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What people say

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Citizen Garrison

The Citizen Garrison is widely praised for its excellent value, legibility, and comfortable wear, with owners frequently highlighting its clean dial, good lume, and accurate solar-powered timekeeping. The brushed titanium case is noted for its surprising quality at its price point, and the green dial variant is particularly lauded for legibility. Some owners, however, express a desire for smaller case sizes, while others debate the perceived size on their wrists. There are mixed opinions on the "faux aged" look of the markers, and the original strap and bracelet are sometimes cited as needing improvement or an extra link. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its legibility and value, making it a well-liked and versatile everyday tool watch.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison43mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Garrison
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Garrison$244
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Skeleton
Thickness
0mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Carbon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
J800
CD-07
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$499
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