I've been wearing this watch daily for almost a year now. I was looking for a basic watch with a simple design and something that would be reliable and waterproof. This watch has checked all boxes so far. I like the look and the band has held up fine so far. I expect I'll get about 2 years of use out of the band, which takes some abuse from time to time as I do a lot of my own home repair and mechanical work. Overall, I'm very happy with this watch.
Don't get the gripes about the band at all. Crazy comfortable, can barely feel I'm wearing it, looks dope. Amazing value. Could easily sell probably 90% as many units at 2x the price, so this is a crazy deal.
This watch was exactly what I was looking for. No batteries, no fuss. Glows in the dark good enough, obviously it is no 500+ dollar tritium but it is good enough for land nav in the forest at night. First day I got the watch I scraped it on concrete...youd have to look real close to see the scratch now. It tells time, too, that is an added bonus. The only con I have is not the watch but the strap. It is a tad uncomfortable for someone with larger wrists (6'1" athletic build). Not enough to get another band, but I definitely notice it now and then.
mkOn Have 3 citizen watches and though beautiful, the garrison Is my EDC - has everthing I need! would like to see atomic time keeping, love the large numbers and 24 hour clock, Just, a bit larger on the day and date!
I gave this watch to my wife over a year ago. She loved the look and the fact that it never would need a battery as light powered it. One day after taking it off for a massage she was upset that she had lost it. She loved that watch. Feeling her panic and unbeknownst to her I ordered her another to replace it. Once again a smile came to her face.
Never needs a battery. Keeps time. Looks great. I wear mine every day. Yes, you'll want to swap out the band. Just get a nice cheap nato band and youll be happy. great gift for a young person who cant afford to replace a battery.
Good contrasting dial & hands, great glow at night, with very nice day & date.
US_Citizen Response
Very good value. This is my second watch in this model, first one is still going strong after many years and is now my construction work watch and the new one is my dress watch. It has the simple and classic look I like and the size is just right for me. Looks good with the green band or a replacement leather as well. If you’re in this price range like I am and like the looks of this watch it would be a great purchase.
Great watch! Wear it much more than my more expensive pieces. Didn't love the band though, so swapped it out for an olive Crown & Buckle NATO strap and it's perfect.
The watch is great, much lighter then I expected. I wanted something very minimal for work and outdoors and this does a great job. I like the canvas strap. It helps with humid areas. The basic face with day of week and month is an excellent addition and the eco drive means it should run for a very long time