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Citizen Series 8 831vsSpinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

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
Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
Fleuss Chronograph100m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
Fleuss Chronograph$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$325

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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 Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

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