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Citizen Series 8 870vsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$349

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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 DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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