lord_of_lafayette

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[Citizen Garrison] I don't understand why these aren't more popular in c/watches@style.land
[–] lord_of_lafayette@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

My issue is that 37mm is really the max size that I like on my slim wrist. Plus I often have to ask patients the day and date so it's helpful when I know that info, hahahaha

[Citizen Garrison] I don't understand why these aren't more popular in c/watches@style.land
[–] lord_of_lafayette@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Funny you say that as the nicer watch I mentioned is a VAER!

[Citizen Garrison] I don't understand why these aren't more popular in c/watches@style.land
[–] lord_of_lafayette@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I can only speak to this model as it's my first Citizen but for me with a quite slender wrist, the 37mm is perfect!

[Citizen Garrison] I don't understand why these aren't more popular in c/watches@style.land
[–] lord_of_lafayette@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

It's a CNS single pass. In this case I think just a simple strap swap makes a world of difference. Not quite to the level of an Explorer on a NATO but this is the first watch I've had where a strap completely changed the way I looked at the watch.

[Citizen Garrison] I don't understand why these aren't more popular in c/watches@style.land
[–] lord_of_lafayette@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

My next nicest watch is only a $250 VAER

[Citizen Garrison] I don't understand why these aren't more popular in c/watches@style.land
[Citizen Garrison] I don't understand why these aren't more popular in c/watches@style.land
[–] lord_of_lafayette@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm in the same boat here as well. I do direct patient care and may have to look into some nicer rubber straps, something truly functional. If you have any recs I'm all ears!

[Citizen Garrison] I don't understand why these aren't more popular in c/watches@style.land
[–] lord_of_lafayette@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I'll chime in and say that my nicer watch is a VAER with sapphire crystal and dual layer AR and it's definitely a different look to it. Maybe I'm too detail oriented but I for sure notice the difference in the refraction. Even though my VAER C3 is a matte dial it looked pearlescent because of the AR coatings. Not saying bad vs good but definitely noticeable. On the Garrison there's no refraction, just a clear visual on the dial. All business.

[Citizen Garrison] I don't understand why these aren't more popular in c/watches@style.land
[–] lord_of_lafayette@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

CNS 🤘

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[Citizen Garrison] I don't understand why these aren't more popular (alien.top)
 

Basically the title says it all. I picked up one of these brand new off eBay for $120 and I think this is a fantastic tool watch. I ended up with one for work as I'm in healthcare and didn't want to gunk up my nicer GADA watch. It's a great size for my slender wrist, easy to read and so far keeps great time! Yeah it's an eco drive, not automatic but I mean for a watch I just can slip on and head to work I can't think of a better model in ths price range. Definitely a firm recommendation from me for whatever that's worth.

Like some others I wasn't keen on the original strap but I picked up a few from CNS and I'm loving the single pass strap on it!

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[36mm VAER C3 Navy Design] (alien.top)
 

Anyone else on here have this model? I just picked it up last week and love it as a more budget minded GADA. Love that it's a solar movement and so far it's keeping great time. Thought I would like it with a nato strap but in actually loving the combo with this orange rubber strap also by VAER. Happy Halloween, y'all!