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What people say

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Citizen Garrison

The Citizen Garrison is widely praised for its excellent legibility, comfortable wear, and value, with owners frequently highlighting its clean dial, good lume, and solar-powered accuracy. Some appreciate its tool-like nature and versatility as a daily watch, noting the surprisingly good build quality and strap quality for its price. Specific features like the green dial, titanium case, and the day/date complication are also frequently cited as positives. However, the day-date window is considered small by some, and the faux aged markers are a potentially divisive aesthetic choice. Opinions on size vary, with some finding the 37mm or 38mm versions ideal for hiking or smaller wrists, while others feel they look too small. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its legibility and value as an inexpensive field watch.

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.

Momentum M-Ocean Eclipse

Owners praise the Momentum M-Ocean Eclipse for its distinctive design and durable, lightweight build, making it a comfortable daily wearer. The bezel action is satisfying, and the watch offers excellent 200m water resistance. Some owners note that the lume could be improved, and there have been reports of issues with third-party customer service. Overall, owners rate the Momentum M-Ocean Eclipse highly for its aesthetic appeal and value.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison37mm
M-Ocean Eclipse38mm
Power Reserve
Garrison
M-Ocean Eclipse
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
M-Ocean Eclipse200m
MSRP
Garrison$221
M-Ocean Eclipse$255

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
0mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Citizen E101
Seiko VS22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$221
$255
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