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Citizen Series 8 831vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Casual
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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