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Citizen Series 8 870vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87040.8mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87050h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,595
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
40.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
11mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
0950
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$750

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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: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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