Citizen GarrisonvsMilitado Field ML08

Field ML08
MilitadoField ML08

Ref. militado-38mm-sapphire-crystal-field-watch-ml08-grey-dial·MSRP $69

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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 Field ML08 at true scale

Field ML08

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.5mm

Thickness

n/a

10.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$338

$69

lowest

Movement

Citizen E101

Seiko VH31

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Super Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Citizen E101
Seiko VH31
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$338
$69
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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 value, legibility, and comfortable wear, with many highlighting its clean dial and good lume. The solar Eco-Drive movement is noted for keeping great time, with one owner reporting it as the most accurate quartz watch they have owned. The brushed case finishing is considered surprisingly good for the price, and the strap quality is also a positive point for some. However, criticisms include the original strap not being ideal, the day-date window being small, and some owners finding the 42mm size or lug width slightly too wide. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its versatile tool watch functionality and impressive value.

From video reviewers

The Super Titanium case and sapphire crystal are praised for durability. The non-screwdown crown and fixed bezel limit utility for demanding activities.

Militado Field ML08

Owners widely praise the Militado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Watch ML08 Grey Dial for its clean, no-nonsense dial and excellent value for the price, noting its build quality and sapphire crystal. Some owners find the 38mm size slightly small for their preference, and the anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal is considered decent but not exceptionally effective, with mixed opinions on its performance compared to price. Overall, owners rate the Militado 38mm Sapphire Crystal Field Watch ML08 Grey Dial highly for its value and wearability, singling out the clean dial and sapphire crystal as key strengths.