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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-TonevsZelos LT Carbon

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Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone
CitizenSeries 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone
MSRP $1,595
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone41mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone50h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone100m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone$1,595
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Gold
Forged Carbon
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Carbon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$449

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What people say

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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone

The gold-tone Citizen Series 8 880 GMT features a "Root Beer"-like color scheme with a gradient white-to-black dial and gold accents, inspired by the Tokyo skyline. Reviewers note its chunky, angular case silhouette with short lugs and a bracelet with two shades of ion-plated gold. The bidirectional bezel has a serrated edge and clicks hourly, featuring a blue and black 24-hour scale. It offers GMT functionality with an independently jumping local hour hand and 100 meters of water resistance, powered by the Citizen 9054 automatic GMT movement. Lume is described as good but not as intense as a dive watch. At its price point, the pin-and-collar bracelet system lacking micro-adjustments is flagged as a drawback. Overall, reviewers highlight the unique color scheme and GMT functionality as key features of the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Gold-Tone.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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