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Citizen GarrisonvsTissot Classic Dream

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison42mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Garrison
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Garrison$244
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
0mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
E101
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$550
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