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Citizen Series 8 870vsRZE Urbanist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
11mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its compelling value proposition and modern Japanese design with a sporty edge. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case, glossy dial with applied markers, and the in-house Calibre 0950 automatic movement offering 50 hours of power reserve and enhanced magnetic resistance. The flat sapphire crystal is noted to collect fingerprints, and the solid caseback omits a view of the movement. The limited edition variant features a 40.8mm black DLC-coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and the 0950 movement regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, the Citizen Series 8 870 is viewed as a strong offering for its blend of design and features.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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