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Citizen Series 8 880vsBoldr Expedition II

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
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 88041mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 88050h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880100m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
Series 8 880$1,695
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
I Eiger
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
50h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its tool watch utility, legible dials, and bead-blasted finish, with many finding its 41mm size ideal for daily wear and comfortable on various wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, well-executed details, and the functional design of its knurled crown. Some owners note the dial color can appear creamier than expected online, and one reviewer found the stock rubber strap to be a minor criticism. The Sellita SW200 movement and domed sapphire crystal are also noted as positive features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its functional field watch design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Boldr Expedition II's solid construction and reliability are notable strengths. A weakness is the potential for dim lume brightness, as the entire dial is fully covered in lume but the reviewer's assessment implies it might be inadequate.

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