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Citizen Series 8 870vsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
11mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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