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Citizen Series 8 880vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 88041mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 88050h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Series 8 880$1,695
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9054
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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