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Citizen Series 8 880 GMTvsVario Futurist

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
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 880 GMT41mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 880 GMT50h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880 GMT100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Series 8 880 GMT$1,495
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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