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Citizen Series 8 880 GMTvsSpinnaker Popeye

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Series 8 880 GMT
CitizenSeries 8 880 GMT
MSRP $1,495
Popeye
SpinnakerPopeye
MSRP $395

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 880 GMT41mm
Popeye43mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 880 GMT50h
Popeye40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880 GMT100m
Popeye150m
MSRP
Series 8 880 GMT$1,495
Popeye$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
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
Blue
Popeye Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$395

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What people say

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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT

Owners praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's refined, modern look and textured dial. Reviewers highlight its striking gunmetal coating, snowflake-like dial pattern, and true GMT movement. The watch features an edgy 41mm case with a gold-plated bezel and three-link bracelet, powered by the in-house calibre 9054 offering a 50-hour power reserve and a broad accuracy specification of -10/+20 seconds per day, retailing for $1,800. One owner questioned the price point, while another expressed interest in different colorways. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's distinctive aesthetic and GMT functionality.

Spinnaker Popeye

The Spinnaker Popeye is a fun, playful dive watch with extensive lume and a dramatic, ultra-domed sapphire crystal. Owners are drawn to the nostalgia and playful styling, though some find the cartoon theme cheapens the look and the 42mm case too thick. The rubber strap can be stiff, and some owners report poor customer service. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Spinnaker Popeye for its unique, nostalgic design and extensive lume.

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