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Citizen Series 8 870vsCitizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595
Zenshin 60 Mechanical
CitizenZenshin 60 Mechanical
MSRP $581

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87040.8mm
Zenshin 60 Mechanical40.5mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87050h
Zenshin 60 Mechanical60h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Zenshin 60 Mechanical100m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,595
Zenshin 60 Mechanical$581

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40.8mm
40.5mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Super Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Beige

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
0950
8322
Power Reserve
50h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$581

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its sharp 40mm steel case with unique bezel construction and a glossy dial featuring finely brushed and polished applied hour markers. It is powered by the in-house caliber 0950 automatic movement, which operates at 4Hz and offers a 50-hour power reserve with enhanced magnetic resistance. The limited edition features a black Duratect DLC coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and is regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers highlight the Series 8 870's distinctive case finishing and the robust in-house movement as key strengths.

Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical

The Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical is widely praised for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Super Titanium case and its unique frosted dial texture, with many owners highlighting its excellent value. The Caliber 8322 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve and a small-seconds complication. Some owners find the dial lettering subpar and the integrated bracelet limits strap options, with one reviewer noting a desire for tighter movement regulation, though accuracy figures range from -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical highly for its titanium construction and dial finishing at its price point.

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