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Citizen GarrisonvsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $206
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison43mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Garrison40h
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
Garrison$206
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
H-10e
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$206
$1,225

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What people say

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Citizen Garrison

Owners widely praise the Citizen Garrison for its excellent legibility, comfortable size for slender wrists, and impressive value at its price point. The brushed case finishing is noted as surprisingly well-done, and the green dial is a particular highlight for many. Accuracy is frequently lauded, with one owner calling it the most accurate quartz watch they've owned, and the solar battery is appreciated. However, some owners wish for a smaller case size, and opinions are split on the bracelet and strap, with some finding them comfortable and others suggesting upgrades. The day-date complication is also a point of discussion, with some preferring its integration and others desiring a cleaner dial. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its legibility and value, making it a favored tool watch.

Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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