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Citizen GarrisonvsBoldr The Boys

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Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $244
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison43mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
Garrison40h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
The Boys200m
MSRP
Garrison$244
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J800
Seiko NH35A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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