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Citizen GarrisonvsTissot PRC 100 Solar

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Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $244
PRC 100 Solar
TissotPRC 100 Solar
MSRP $575
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Tissot PRC 100 Solar

Owners and reviewers highlight the Tissot PRC 100 Solar's value and modern, urban aesthetic, with its slim 9.2mm case and good finishing for the price. The solar movement is a key feature, offering a 14-month power reserve and rapid charging capabilities. Some owners find the dial colors a bit uninspired, and the date window placement is disliked, while the second hand's ticking is noted as a drawback compared to automatic movements. The watch's 39mm case is considered versatile, though some prefer a smaller 35-37mm size. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PRC 100 Solar a versatile daily wear, particularly for its solar technology and Swiss-made appeal at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison43mm
PRC 100 Solar39mm
Power Reserve
Garrison40h
PRC 100 Solar40h
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
PRC 100 Solar100m
MSRP
Garrison$244
PRC 100 Solar$575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
9.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
11 1/2'''
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$575
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