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Citizen Series 8 870vsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52mm
Lug Width
11mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$850

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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