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Citizen Series 8 831vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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 Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Dollar Diver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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