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Citizen Series 8 880vsPhoibos Argo

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Series 8 880
CitizenSeries 8 880
MSRP $1,695
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 88041mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 88050h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880100m
Argo200m
MSRP
Series 8 880$1,695
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
SII NH35
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$345

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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.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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