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Citizen GarrisonvsWolbrook Outrider Automatic

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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.

Wolbrook Outrider Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Automatic for its appealing design, citing the legible dials in blue or French Army Green, date at 6 o'clock, and classic field watch aesthetic with well-executed brushed and polished finishes. The 39.5mm case is noted as comfortable and reliable for daily wear, with a versatile 20mm lug width facilitating strap changes, and the beads of rice bracelet is specifically called out as fantastic. The Miyota 8315 movement is described as accurate, with hacking and hand winding, and offers a 60-hour power reserve; however, some owners suggest a Sellita SW200 would be more appropriate for the price point of $790 AUD, given the use of a Miyota 82 series movement. Accuracy figures reported range from -10 seconds/day to within ±15 seconds per day.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison43mm
Outrider Automatic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Garrison
Outrider Automatic
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
Outrider Automatic150m
MSRP
Garrison$206
Outrider Automatic$442

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
0mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen J810
Miyota 8315
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$206
$442
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