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Citizen GarrisonvsCWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

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Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $244
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison42mm
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
Power Reserve
Garrison40h
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
MSRP
Garrison$244
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
36.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E101
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$333

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What people say

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Citizen Garrison

The Citizen Garrison is widely praised as a versatile tool watch offering excellent value, with owners frequently highlighting its legibility, comfortable wear, and clean dial design. The titanium case and solar battery are noted as key features contributing to its appeal. Some owners prefer the 37mm or 38mm sizes for everyday wear and outdoor activities, while others appreciate the 43mm version for its day-date display. The included strap receives mixed reviews, with some finding it surprisingly good for the price and others preferring alternatives. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its tool-like functionality and legibility at an accessible price point.

CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

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