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Citizen Series 8 880vsCWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black

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

Series 8 880
CitizenSeries 8 880
MSRP $1,695
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
CWCAutomatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black
MSRP $1,249

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 88041mm
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black41mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 88050h
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880100m
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black300m
MSRP
Series 8 880$1,695
Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black$1,249

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black (SF300 AS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$1,249

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What people say

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Citizen Series 8 880

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's killer case, bracelet, and textured dial, with some noting its muscular, angular design and compelling two-tone ion plating. The true GMT movement is considered technically solid, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, some find the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT a tad bulky or chunky, and its stated accuracy of -10/+20 seconds per day is a broad bandwidth. A reviewer flagged a simplistic typeface on the bezel's 24-hour scale and a mismatched white date wheel, while the pin-and-collar bracelet system and lack of micro-adjustment were noted as tedious. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT highly for its robust travel watch features and striking design elements.

CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black

Owners widely praise the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black for its brushed chapter ring, precise 120-click bezel, clear sapphire crystal, excellent case finishing, and significantly improved lume. The watch is considered a terrific value with solid construction. Some owners express a preference for a matte finish for a more tool-like appearance, though polished versions offer a dressier look and easier scratch removal. On balance, owners rate the CWC Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2 Black highly for its tool-like features and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is smooth. The price has increased due to popularity.

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