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Citizen GarrisonvsIslander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

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Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $221
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
IslanderIslander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSRP $429

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison37mm
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Power Reserve
Garrison40h
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
MSRP
Garrison$221
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
E101
Seiko NH34
Type
Solar
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$221
$429

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Garrison

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.

Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

Owners widely praise the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 for its attractive dial texture and Pepsi bezel, with some finding the gold-tone accents and overall aesthetic to be a standout feature. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability and a useful GMT function, making it a popular choice for daily wear and vacations, further supported by its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 highly for its visually appealing design and practical features at its price point.

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