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Citizen GarrisonvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $221
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison37mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
Garrison40h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
Garrison$221
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
E101
Miyota 9039
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$221
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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