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Citizen GarrisonvsSpinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $206
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)
SpinnakerHull California (Olive Oyl Red)
MSRP $375
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison43mm
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
Power Reserve
Garrison40h
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
MSRP
Garrison$206
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Olive Oyl Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
SII NH35A
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$206
$375
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