Citizen
Garrison Green Face Watch
The Citizen Garrison Green Face Watch is a three-hand analog wristwatch for everyday timekeeping and date display, with a 42 mm brushed stainless-steel case, a green dial with white Arabic numerals, a date window at 3 o'clock, and a thin red seconds hand. It uses Citizen Eco-Drive light-powered movement, requires no battery replacement, and is water-resistant to 10 ATM. The watch has a 21 mm brown leather strap with contrast stitching and a signed tongue buckle, includes a signature storage case, and is made in Japan.
- Color
- Green
- Material
- Stainless-steel case, leather strap
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches
Specifications
Citizen Eco-Drive three-hand watch with a green face, stainless-steel case, and adjustable leather strap.
Eco-Drive light-powered movement, date indicator, 10 ATM water resistance, stainless-steel case, adjustable leather strap with tongue buckle, signature storage case included, made in Japan.
- Color
- Green · green
- Material
- Stainless-steel case, leather strap
- Secondary
- leather
- Style
- classic, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, work
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches
Additional Attributes
- Eco-Drive technology recharges with light, no battery required
- Three-hand movement
- Date indicator
- Water-resistant to 10 ATM
- Stainless-steel case
- Adjustable leather strap
- Tongue buckle closure
- Signature storage case included
- Made in Japan
- Case width: 42 mm
- Band width: 21 mm
- Green face
Product Insights
Garrison Green Face Watch Eco-Drive light-powered E111 movement eliminates routine battery changes Stainless-steel case with mineral crystal; mineral resists shattering but can scratch, and sapphire is reserved for the Super Titanium Garrison Small rectangular date window at 3 o'clock is hard to read because it is tiny and shadowed by the dial edges Dark green dial reads nearly black indoors; the red seconds hand can disappear unless light is strong At 375 CAD, the watch offers made-in-Japan Citizen construction, Eco-Drive, stainless steel, leather strap, and storage case
Verified claims
- identity
- Men's one-size field watch with a green dial, brown leather strap, and 42 mm stainless-steel case
- movement
- Eco-Drive light-powered E111 movement eliminates routine battery changes
- charging
- Runs about six months in darkness on a full charge, with daily light exposure recommended and overcharge protection built in
- low-charge signal
- Two-second interval second hand warns of low charge; the watch stops about four days later if not recharged
- charging safety
- Recharge away from high heat: avoid over 60°C/140°F, keep 50 cm from incandescent bulbs, skip halogen bulbs, and never leave it on a car dashboard
- charging habits
- Long sleeves or a dark drawer can hide the watch from light; place it in a bright spot when off the wrist
- water resistance
- 10 ATM water resistance suitable for swimming and marine sports
- case & crystal
- Stainless-steel case with mineral crystal; mineral resists shattering but can scratch, and sapphire is reserved for the Super Titanium Garrison
- legibility
- Large white Arabic numerals and a high-contrast layout make the time easy to read
- lume
- Luminous coating only on hour and minute hands, not hour markers or dial; owners call the glow adequate rather than strong
- date display
- Small rectangular date window at 3 o'clock is hard to read because it is tiny and shadowed by the dial edges
- dial color
- Dark green dial reads nearly black indoors; the red seconds hand can disappear unless light is strong
- dial finish
- Dial appears smooth with a subtle sunburst sheen in photos, but an owner reports a fairly flat, dark green in person
- strap construction
- Genuine brown leather strap with double-row white stitching, CITIZEN-signed buckle, and a 21 mm width that tapers noticeably
- strap break-in
- Leather strap is stiff at first and generally takes about one to four weeks of wear to soften
- strap care
- Keep the leather strap away from soaking water, heat, petroleum oils, alcohol, and over-conditioning to prevent cracking or discoloration
- strap replacement
- 21.5 mm lugs and a tapering strap make replacement bands tricky; an owner fitted a one-piece leather NATO-style band for a better fit
- sizing
- 42 mm case wears smaller than its diameter suggests thanks to short lugs, comfortable on wrists under seven inches; supplied strap may be short for larger wrists
- styling
- Green dial pairs naturally with brown leather, tan suede, black NATO, or olive canvas; warm brown suits olive green while black or grey suits darker forest greens
- accuracy
- Eco-Drive quartz accuracy is generally within a few seconds per month; an owner reports about -5 seconds per month
- value
- At 375 CAD, the watch offers made-in-Japan Citizen construction, Eco-Drive, stainless steel, leather strap, and storage case
Product record
- Title
- Garrison Green Face Watch
- Brand
- Citizen
- Price
- 375 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 3 sourcesUses
Reading the time at a glance on a legible field watch
With large Arabic numerals at every hour, this watch is built for quickly checking the time — the kind of legibility expected in a field watch, and one reviewer confirms the numerals are highly legible. The solar-powered Eco-Drive movement keeps accurate time within a few seconds per month, so it stays dependable for everyday wear. Note the lume appears only on the hour and minute hands, and one reviewer found the dark red second hand hard to see against the dark dial except in bright light.[1,2]
Tracking the Date on the Green Face Watch
The Garrison Green Face Watch includes a date indicator. However, users report that the small window sits behind a thick dial, making it difficult to read in non-optimal lighting conditions. The date is clearest when viewed in direct sunlight or under very bright, directly overhead indoor lighting, with some users needing a flashlight occasionally to read the complication.[1,2,3]
Water-resistant watch for swimming and marine sports
The Garrison's water-resistant case is rated to 10 ATM (WR100/10 bar/333 feet), a specification Citizen lists for swimming and marine sports. That makes it suitable for wear in and around the water, from pool swims to marine activities. Stainless-steel case construction supports that water resistance.[2,3]
Everyday Wear for Smaller Wrists
Wear this watch daily with a comfortable fit on smaller wrists — the 42mm case sits closer thanks to short lugs that reviewers report feeling good on wrists under seven inches. The solar-powered movement runs without battery changes, supporting set-it-and-forget-it wear. Note that the leather strap may feel stiff at first and can take about a week to break in, and the band may run short on larger wrists.[1,2]
Swapping the stock strap for a leather NATO band
One customer reviewer found the supplied band tapers quite a bit and, in their opinion, looks dainty on this 42mm watch. Since the lugs measure 21.5mm, finding a longer and wider replacement band was a challenge, but they report the watch looks vastly improved on a one-piece leather NATO-style band and absolutely fantastic on a vintage-style dark leather NATO strap. Their experience is a single reviewer's impression, so results may vary.[2]
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing wristwatch showing the watch head and upper/lower portions of a brown stitched leather strap. Flat green dial with large white Arabic hour numerals, silver brushed metal case, fluted crown at 3 o'clock, a rectangular date window at 3, and three hands including a thin red seconds hand.
- Dial shape and finishCircular dial with a smooth, slightly sunburst green face visible through a round crystal; minute/second index marks form a ring near the dial edge.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.20 · w 0.67 · h 0.59 (high) - Hour numerals and markersLarge bold white Arabic numerals for hours are printed on the dial at standard positions; triangular lume markers at 12 and indices at other minute positions create a high-contrast layout.
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x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.53 (high) - HandsBroad sword-style hour and minute hands with white luminous fill and dark borders; a thin needle-style red seconds hand extends to the minute track.
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x 0.43 · y 0.33 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high) - Case material and finishRound watch case appears to be brushed stainless steel with a satin metallic finish and short lugs connecting to the strap.
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x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - CrownProminent fluted screw-down style crown located at the 3 o'clock position with a rounded outer tip.
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x 0.84 · y 0.39 · w 0.09 · h 0.12 (high) - Date windowSmall rectangular date aperture at the 3 o'clock position showing a white background with a black two-digit number.
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x 0.66 · y 0.38 · w 0.08 · h 0.09 (high) - Dial text - brand“CITIZEN”
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x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high) - Dial text - model line“Eco-Drive”
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x 0.45 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Center pinionSmall dark circular hub at the dial center where the hands attach; visible contrast against the green dial.
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x 0.48 · y 0.42 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Minute trackShort white rectangular minute/second hash marks encircle the outer dial edge forming the minute track.
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x 0.18 · y 0.26 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a light neutral background showing the watch head centered vertically with the leather strap extending above and below; soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows and a slight reflection on the crystal.
- Strap visibleBrown leather strap with visible white contrast stitching at both the top and bottom of the frame; strap shows texture and stitched edges.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.76 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high) - Background and lightingEven light gray neutral background with diffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the metal case and minor specular reflection on the crystal.
- Shot compositionCentered, front-on product shot showing the frontal face of the watch and partial straps above and below; image is cropped close to the watch.
- Date text (close-up)“13”
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.40 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Fine print at dial edgeDense fine-print ring at the bottom edge of the dial is present but illegible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.05 (medium)
Colors
forest green· dial#3C5146brushed silver· case#ADAAA4medium brown leather· strap#65412Ewhite· numerals and markerssignal red· seconds handcharcoal black· hand borders and small printing#2C3B35- Dial shape and finishCircular dial with a smooth, slightly sunburst green face visible through a round crystal; minute/second index marks form a ring near the dial edge.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a wristwatch showing the metal case back, leather strap with contrast stitching, and a signed metal buckle. Inside of the strap with stamped marking is visible.
- Case back geometryCircular brushed-metal case back with an engraved central globe emblem and concentric circular brushing visible; case lugs and crown connect to the case back at the top of the image.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Case crownPolished ridged crown protruding from the case at approximately the 12 o'clock position in this view, with a domed polished tip.
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x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Leather strap exteriorBrown leather strap with a slightly pebbled surface and rounded edges, shown wrapped and buckled around the foreground.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.56 · w 0.92 · h 0.32 (high) - Contrast stitchingVisible double-row white contrast stitching running along both edges of the leather strap.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.58 · w 0.90 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.78 · w 0.90 · h 0.08 (high) - Strap interior stamping“Stamped text on the inner side of the strap reading '21 CITIZEN'.”
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.34 · w 0.21 · h 0.22 (high) - Signed buckleBrushed metal pin buckle with the word CITIZEN engraved on the top face of the buckle.
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x 0.62 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Buckle engraving text“CITIZEN”
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x 0.66 · y 0.66 · w 0.17 · h 0.14 (high) - Case back engraving text“CITIZEN”
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x 0.29 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (medium) - Case back logo text“ECO-DRIVE”
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x 0.28 · y 0.38 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (medium) - Fine-print on case backRing of small fine-print and numbers around the outer edge of the case back is present but is largely illegible at this resolution.Partial
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x 0.19 · y 0.17 · w 0.42 · h 0.42 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product photo with a neutral light gray background, soft shadow below the product, and even diffuse lighting that minimizes harsh reflections.
- Shot compositionProduct centered in frame with a three-quarter rear angle showing the case back and the exterior and interior of the leather strap; image cropped tightly around the product with negative space above.
- Background and surfaceFlat light gray background with a soft, subtle drop shadow beneath the watch indicating a single diffuse light source from above.
- Reflection and highlightsSoft specular highlights on the polished case edges and crown; minimal strong reflections on brushed case back.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
medium brown· leather strap exterior#543A2Dwhite· strap stitching#CCC4BCbrushed stainless· buckle and case metal#CCC3BBlight tan· strap interior#C3A28C- Case back geometryCircular brushed-metal case back with an engraved central globe emblem and concentric circular brushing visible; case lugs and crown connect to the case back at the top of the image.