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Citizen GarrisonvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Garrison
CitizenGarrison
MSRP $244
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Garrison42mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Garrison40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Garrison100m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Garrison$244
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
E101
Miyota 2035
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$244
$199

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What people say

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Citizen Garrison

The Citizen Garrison is widely praised as a versatile tool watch offering excellent value, with owners frequently highlighting its legibility, comfortable wear, and clean dial design. The titanium case and solar battery are noted as key features contributing to its appeal. Some owners prefer the 37mm or 38mm sizes for everyday wear and outdoor activities, while others appreciate the 43mm version for its day-date display. The included strap receives mixed reviews, with some finding it surprisingly good for the price and others preferring alternatives. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Garrison highly for its tool-like functionality and legibility at an accessible price point.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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