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Citizen Series 8 831vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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