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Citizen Series 8 831vsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$499

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