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Citizen Series 8 831vsGeckota Chronotimer Chronograph

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Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
Chronotimer Chronograph
GeckotaChronotimer Chronograph
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
Chronotimer Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
Chronotimer Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
Chronotimer Chronograph100m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
Chronotimer Chronograph$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Classic Reverse Panda

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Series 8 831

Owners widely praise the Citizen Series 8 831 for its finishing, with one owner noting it exceeded expectations. Reviewers highlight the textured Ice Blue dial and the bracelet's play of light, contributing to a comfortable and luxurious feel on the wrist. The watch features a 40mm ion-plated stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and 100 meters of water resistance. It is powered by the in-house Miyota Caliber 9051 automatic movement, which has a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of -10 to +20 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 831 highly for its impressive finishing and dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing, with its contrasting brushed and polished surfaces, is a notable strength. The 40mm case size and comfortable fit are also consistently mentioned. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph's appealing design, comfortable wear, and excellent lume, with many noting it draws compliments. The hand-wound mechanical movement is considered a solid workhorse, and the cushion case and matching sub-dials are frequently highlighted as attractive design elements. Some owners find the red dial a "funky look" and appreciate how the strap color contrasts well, though one owner described the red shade as "weird." The Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph wears large, and some owners have hesitated due to its size. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Chronotimer Chronograph highly for its eye-catching design and comfortable wearability at a reasonable price.

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