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Citizen Garrison — Gray
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Citizen Garrison

Ref. AW1430-86A
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Owners widely praise the Citizen Garrison for its excellent legibility, comfortable size for slender wrists, and impressive value at its price point. The brushed case finishing is noted as surprisingly well-done, and the green dial is a particular highlight for many. Accuracy is frequently lauded, with one owner calling it the most accurate quartz watch they've owned, and the solar battery is appreciated. However, some owners wish for a smaller case size, and opinions are split on the bracelet and strap, with some finding them comfortable and others suggesting upgrades. The day-date complication is also a point of discussion, with some preferring its integration and others desiring a cleaner dial. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its legibility and value, making it a favored tool watch.

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Case
43mm
Power Reserve
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Movement
Solar
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Mineral
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter43mm
Thickness—
Lug-to-Lug—
Lug Width22mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalMineral
Dial ColorGray
04

Movement

Caliber
Citizen J810
TypeSolar
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
Complications3 Hand, Date
05

Design Language

Dial styleTextured
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026

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