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Citizen Series 8 870vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87040.8mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87050h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,595
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
40.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
0950
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$195

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What people say

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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