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Citizen Series 8 870vsMr Jones Watches Daydreamer

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595
Daydreamer
Mr Jones WatchesDaydreamer
MSRP $225

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87040.8mm
Daydreamer
Power Reserve
Series 8 87050h
Daydreamer40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Daydreamer
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,595
Daydreamer$225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
40.8mm
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
Limited edition (300 pieces)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
0950
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$225

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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 Daydreamer

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer for its super colorful, whimsical, and fun design, with one owner finding it a lighthearted and retro addition to their collection. However, multiple owners have noted that the central seconds indicator sometimes stops ticking, with one owner confirming this as a defect and expressing hope for warranty service. On balance, owners appreciate the unique aesthetic of the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer, despite some concerns regarding the reliability of its central seconds indicator.

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