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Citizen Series 8 870vsVaer Atlas

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
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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