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Citizen Series 8 831vsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.4mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$265

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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.

Orient Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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