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Citizen Series 8 831vsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$445

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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