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Citizen Garrison — Black
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Citizen Garrison

Ref. BM8180-03E
Field

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.

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Case
37mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Solar
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Mineral
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter37mm
Thickness—
Lug-to-Lug—
Lug Width18mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalMineral
Dial ColorBlack
04

Movement

Caliber
E101
TypeSolar
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
Complications3 Hand, Day / Date
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapFabric strap
HandsBaton
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