Citizen's Best Budget Field Watch? Garrison Unboxing (BM8560-53E)

With a sapphire crystal, titanium case and bracelet, and a solar-powered quartz movement, this Citizen Garrison pack a bunch of value for its price tag.

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[patricj]

I have two Citizen titaniums: BM7430-89L(dark blue) and BM7430-89A(white) and these belong to the most comfortable watches in my collection to wear. Thin and very lightweight. The watch in this video is very attractive. And there is a blue dial version of it as well.

[apcut]

In Amazon stores in Europe it's now selling for 175€. Just waiting for mine to arrive. Thanks to your review I pulled the trigger. 😍

[davidinghram]

I have a Citizen Eco Drive Titanium that was bought used about 2012. It still keeps perfect time, and I wear it once a week or so. It`s a big 43 mm, and looks big on me, but I like it.

[DMightyDucks]

This watch looks like it might be my next purchase! 😍 Great video!

[MrBacchus]

There is a white dial for around the same price too

[mrnexusseven]

This is a very nice watch, its virtually identical to the Cotizen ecodrive BM8560-88L which seems to differ only in that it doesn't have red bits around the edge, they're a lime green. Other than that it's apparently identical.

Bought it from a local jeweller just after Christmas 2022 for £225 which included a 10% discount. I bought it because I'd wanted an ecodrive, and this has a lovely unassuming military/field watch feel, and I display it now in a display box until I wear it (special occasions only).

[Zsolto]

I love how you said "oops, smudge" the second I saw it :)
Zs

[matthewlawrence]

Great Price...like its lightness.... simple design.
Definitely easy to see....like the black dial...and solar power.
Day/date could be bigger....I like the white dial ...clear lume.
Would like to see the bracelet in leather.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving Jonah!!
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[orlyone]

You have mentioned that it has some kind of coating to it. I am wondering how sensitive it is to scratches if worn as a daily beater?

[adamg]

Really wish this was available in 38mm. It's beautiful, but big for my wrist.

[poochootrain]

I'm new to watches but I'm not new to Titanium. Seems like the watch industry downplays it or doesn't use it to it's full potential. Yes, it is light like everybody says, but it's also a very hard and very tough material. It takes specialized tools to machine this stuff and on something this small you will break many of those tools and very often.(ask me how I know) If you add heat to it you can change it into some really nice colors, it will go from dull gray to shades of gold then purple and into dark blue. I'll end this lesson on the properties of titanium by saying I also just bought a Citizen Titanium Chronograph.

[damianrudegeair]

I love this watch except for the crown. It gets caught on clothing and pops out too easily. It actually broke completely off and I had to have it replaced which was half the price of the watch. You have to be extremely careful while putting on or taking off a jacket or anything long sleeve.

[ztejstronymarcin]

The watch itself is very nice, I have it since yesterday, unfortunately the NEW piece I bought came with some scratches on the inner part of the bracelet and when closing it, I also saw some minor scratches when closing it. Does this watch really scratch that easily? I also have a steel watch, where I work in the garden, with wood, with animals, and after 1.5 months it looks scratch-free, and things like that. I have already packed this Citizen because I will be returning it, I will not pay over $200 for a used watch where I can get a used one in better condition for $110, but I prefer new equipment anyway.

[juniorjohnson]

Reminds me of Alpina Startimer Pilot which are owned by Citizens ⌚

[DeRobez]

I wish the links were 3 piece but I’m still gonna order it lol

[dominicsmith]

Thanks for the review. I've just ordered one from Amazon for £133 (one of their deals) :-)

[riezan]

Can I check if this has a perpetual calendar feature ?

[Marco.Matos]

What is the difference between this model BM8560-53E and the BM8560-88E? Thank you

[stefpix]

They discontinued the BM6400 and these that replaced it do not look as nice. That one had a more timeless dial, slightly smaller, better bracelet and clasp, 200m water resistance. Only con the hands were a little on the small side.

This is similar, but white lume/markers would be better, the triangle should be upside down. The hands are nice.

[ejames]

I need a 43m. That's my sweet spot. 42m the lowest I can go to.