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Citizen Series 8 831vsRZE Urbanist

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
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 2035
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

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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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