Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the Vaer Atlas?

At MSRP the Vaer Atlas is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $1,095 for the Citizen Series 8 831 — a $396 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Citizen Series 8 831 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Vaer Atlas — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Citizen Series 8 831 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer Atlas.

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 831 run compared to the Vaer Atlas?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 831 uses the 9051 and the Vaer Atlas uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Citizen Series 8 831vsVaer Atlas

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

Citizen Series 8 831

NB6050

MSRP $1,095

Vaer Atlas

a5-atlas-cream-auto-38mm-usa

MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 83140mm

Atlas38mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 83142h

Atlas40h

Water Resistance

Series 8 831100m

Atlas100m

MSRP

Series 8 831$1,095

Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Cream

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9051

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,095

$699

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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.

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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