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Bremont MBIIvsCitizen Series 8 890 City Lights

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
43mm
42.6mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
White
Champagne

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
9051
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$1,495

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights features a geometric dial inspired by skyscraper shadows, with the silver model noted for its versatility. The watch is housed in a 40.1mm octagonal case with brushed and polished finishes, and uses the Miyota 9051 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the unique dial design as a key appeal of the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights.

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