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Citizen GarrisonvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $206
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428
What people say

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Citizen Garrison

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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison43mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Garrison40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Garrison$206
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
J810
Miyota 82s5
Type
Solar
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$206
$428
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