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Citizen GarrisonvsTissot Seastar 1000

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

From video reviewers

The solar-powered quartz movement is a practical advantage. The fixed bezel and non-screwdown crown are standard for its price point, but the lack of a screw-down crown might be a consideration for some.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its 300m water resistance, 80-hour power reserve, and Swiss movement at its price point, with some highlighting its comfortable, sporty feel and great case/dial ratio. However, community members are split on its proportions, with some finding the indices small and the hands and bezel ill-proportioned, while others note the quartz models offer good value with solid build. The lume is described as unremarkable and not long-lasting, and the bracelet clasp on quartz models is considered flimsy by one owner. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its robust specifications and value, particularly its impressive water resistance and power reserve.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison43mm
Seastar 100036mm
Power Reserve
Garrison
Seastar 1000
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
Seastar 1000300m
MSRP
Garrison$206
Seastar 1000$515

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
0mm
9.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
36mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen J810
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$206
$515
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