Citizen GarrisonvsMilitado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Garrison at true scale

Garrison

Militado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05 at true scale

38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05

Diameter

37mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

n/a

10.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$221

$48

lowest

Movement

Citizen E101

VH31/VH60

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen E101
VH31/VH60
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$221
$48
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Reviews

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 wear, and overall value, particularly its solar-powered movement and durable construction. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its tool-like nature and suitability as a versatile daily watch, with many appreciating the clean dial and good lume. Some owners find the original strap unappealing and the day-date window small, while others note the faux aged markers can be divisive. The 37mm case size is considered ideal for hiking by some, though one owner's wife felt it looked too small on a 6.5-inch wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its practical features and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Eco-Drive solar movement is a consistent strength. The mineral crystal is a shared weakness, noted as prone to scratches. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's suitability for cold weather due to charging issues.

Militado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05

Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05 for its exceptional value, citing its sapphire crystal with AR coating, sandblasted 38mm case, C3 lume, and 100m water resistance. The Seiko VH31 mecha-quartz movement is frequently highlighted for its sweep second hand and reliable performance, with one owner noting accuracy within a fraction of a second after nine days. The screw-down crown is appreciated for enhancing its utility and build quality. On balance, owners rate the Militado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Military Watch ML05 highly for its outstanding feature set and build at an accessible price point.

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