Watches, Bags & Luggage

Citizen Eco-Drive Garrison Review: The Field Watch You Can Forget About

The Garrison takes the classic military field watch and removes the usual hassles: no battery swaps, no winding, no fuss. Citizen's light-powered Eco-Drive is the reason to buy it, and it's a big one.

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Key features

• Light-powered Eco-Drive means it keeps running for years on ordinary light. That's the main selling point.
• Quartz accuracy, so you won't need to reset it every week.
• The day/date display and clear, glowing hands make it easy to read in daily life.
• Better water resistance than many field watches handles swims and everyday splashes.

Best for

People who want a good-looking, dependable everyday watch and never want to think about maintenance.

Things to consider

• The mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire.
• The nylon strap is casual; reviewers often swap it out.
• Mechanical-watch fans who enjoy a sweeping seconds hand should skip it and look at the Seiko SNK809.

Verdict

Highly recommended as a set-and-forget daily watch. It's practical, handsome and nearly maintenance-free.

Consider instead

Seiko SNK809 Review: The Classic First Automatic Watch — Seiko SNK809: if you'd rather have the charm of a mechanical automatic and don't mind lower water resistance.