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Citizen Series 8 870vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
9039
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$665

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What people say

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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