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Citizen Series 8 831vsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
H-10e
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,225

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What people say

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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.

Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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