Citizen Field Watch Model AW0050-82E Review

Review video for Citizen Garrison model AW0050-82E. It's a field style solar watch and would be a nice watch to own if you can find it at a good price. When I was considering purchasing it there weren't many videos on KZbin covering it.

[@bettersteps]

I was able to purchase this watch new for $90.00. Killer watch. I put it on a black strap. Best money I ever spent on a watch.

[@watchify1775]

That's an incredible price !

[@bettersteps]

@@watchify1775 eBay.

[@e99ternal56]

now in amazon is over 400

[@bettersteps]

@@e99ternal56 I just looked: $187.00

[@DavidRodriguez-ou9fy]

Great watch for the money....doesn't compare to Hamilton but it is close. Eco drive is what sold me.

[@fouellet1701]

Just got one. The seconds hand does line up with the markers. Also there are luminous dots above each number, like most watches use! No need for glowing digits 😊

[@watchify1775]

Glad you are happy with yours! It is a fine watch, however I sold mine a while back. I would buy it again if it came in a smaller case size.

[@fouellet1701]

@@watchify1775 : It's about the size of a G-shock, I like 40+ mm watches!

[@degenerateWA]

Just ordered. Thanks for sharing

[@watchify1775]

Cool - no prob !

[@tynungester2543]

If the 43mm case size is an issue, there is a smaller version, but it is hard to find as it was stupidly discontinued a few years back. The AW0040 is 38mm with 20mm lugs.

[@thomasjarmstrong]

Nice find - thanks!

[@bubba_czn1640]

Thanks for the video! I was interested in this watch and finally bought one on a deal I couldn’t pass up.

[@watchify1775]

Cool - Enjoy!

[@Foma_Kinyaev4188]

How do you like them? Are they scratched badly?

[@thomaslinton5765]

I am a Citizen fan. Ti and "atomic" Citizen watches are a distinct minority of their watch line, although what I focus on, if with a sapphire crysral.

[@michaellooney1089]

Have a look at the PMD56-2952...

[@thomaslinton5765]

Thank you. PMD56-2951 (GREEN FACE) supposedly to be delivered tomorrow.

[@NotThatSlow]

Thanks for this review. Hard to decide if I want this or an automatic field watch...

[@watchify1775]

Just depends - I sometimes like being able to grab a watch that already has correct time. An automatic is good if you wear it daily or frequently as it will still be running in morning.

[@NotThatSlow]

@@watchify1775 the issue I think a lot of watch people run into, including me, is having too many automatics/mechanicals and end up with more than 75% of them stopped at any time. I only have five autos, and I already have this problem. I'm often relieved my GShock and Citizen ProMaster Diver are constantly running and aren't more than a few seconds off the actual current time, versus an auto that's probably a minute off if I've kept it going for more than a week. Probably a sign I'm not long for this hobby if I'm getting annoyed with my tiny collection already....

[@countvertigo1788]

I feel you mate!

[@thuanquoc1231]

I sold my old automatic Seiko and Orient after 3 years to buy a new Citizen. I couldn't believe how many time I was late to a meeting 5-10 minutes because I kept forgetting to set the time every week.

[@icolater27]

Nice. The new seiko 5 military would of been a good choice. Love the eco drive though.

[@watchify1775]

Yeah - SBSA111 just arrived today :). I'm loving the smaller case size. I'm selling this eco drive but still feel it's a great watch

[@thephoenixfoundation8095]

You may have gotten one with a different clasp, mine has three micro adjusts, that's interesting, good review.

[@watchify1775]

Surprised they would make such a minor change. Maybe they are actually listening to the consumer? Thanks for the comment!

[@davejarvis5279]

If you don't mind buying grey Market? creation watches sell this watch for £83 GBP or around $118 usd

[@maximus3233]

How will it fit in my 6.5 cm wrist or 17 mm wrist ? I'am planning to buy the watch but in dilemma because of the size of my wrist. Please, Thanks

[@watchify1775]

I think you mean 6.5 inch\17 cm wrist right? Then your wrist is just a bit smaller than mine - should still be ok - you will probably need to remove 4 links from bracelet at least.

[@maximus3233]

@@watchify1775 oh! Yes. Bydway thanks for clearing my doubts :)

[@rahulyadav-yn6qs]

This looks thick and gorgeous not like the lean looking seiko

[@natesportsfanatic4670]

does the crystal scratch easy and where are you going to find a eco or solor watch that has lume on it for a field watch and a day date id love to know if thats out there and if there is a one with a saphire crystal

[@thomasjarmstrong]

None of my citizen watches with mineral crystal have had issues with scratches. Then again, I don't wear them every day though. The only one I could find on Citizen Website was a chrono\field watch model CA0727-12E. You would probably need to go Citizen JDM for more options. The ProMaster Land PMD56-2951 is a fine watch but more expensive

[@natesportsfanatic4670]

@@thomasjarmstrong the promaster land would he good other then it's radio controlled and it's got that extra button so I'd probably hit it by mistake I had a a watch like that before from orient and I was always hitting that button

[@chrisprotheroe1228]

Great review, thank you. I am wanting to buy my first Eco-Drive, but am not familiar with them. I can currently get a deal on the AW0110-82E. Is this just an older version of the AW0050-82E? Do you know what the differences are? Thanks!

[@watchify1775]

I wasn't aware of that AW0110. I think I like how it looks more than 050. The 110 case is larger at 44mm. Would be ok if you have a larger wrist or just like large watches

[@chrisprotheroe1228]

@@watchify1775 Thanks. Yeah, I like the look of it too. I had noticed that it has the 44mm case. Sadly my wrist is not larger - probably a touch smaller than yours. The only redeeming feature might be that from the pictures I don't think the lug-to-lug distance is any greater than the 050, though that won't make the face look any smaller!... I may try it on as a local retailer has it. It's really annoying that they don't do something like this in a 40mm.

[@friskjidjidoglu7415]

I love the practical markings on this watch but there is just no good reason for this watch to be over 40 millimeters. 43 mm is undeniably “big watch” territory.

[@watchify1775]

I wonder if Citizen just can't make an Eco-Drive caliber at or below 40mm due to technical limitations that go along with having the Eco-Drive module. 🤔

[@natesportsfanatic4670]

could you put a saphire crystal on it ?

[@watchify1775]

I not aware of a sapphire crystal that is compatible with this watch. It's not a watch that many people look to mod so Id be surprised if one existed, unless it was for a Seiko mod and just happened to be compatible with this watch.

[@natesportsfanatic4670]

@@watchify1775 how often do you wear the watch?

[@watchify1775]

@@natesportsfanatic4670 I sold mine some time after doing video. I just had too many similar watches. When I did have it, I would wear it occasionally only. I tried it out on nato and canvas strap but ultimately went back to oem bracelet

[@natesportsfanatic4670]

@@watchify1775 and you didnt have any scratches on the crystal?

[@watchify1775]

@@natesportsfanatic4670 nope - I have other citizen watches with mineral crystal and have not had issues with scratches. I have had some Orient watches that did

[@Feynman.R]

6:43 Lum shot

[@denisdaly1708]

nice watch, but too big for me.

[@watchify1775]

Yeah - Probably would sell better if it was 40mm

[@Bonpu]

Too big for anyone.

[@dataclast]

ThT thing is a hand canon waaaay too big

[@watchify1775]

I have since sold the watch. 40 or 41mm would have been a better size for this watch

[@lowersaxon]

Quarz.