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Citizen Series 8 880 GMTvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Series 8 880 GMT
CitizenSeries 8 880 GMT
MSRP $1,495
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 880 GMT41mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 880 GMT50h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880 GMT100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Series 8 880 GMT$1,495
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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