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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsFortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT
FortisFlieger F-43 Triple-GMT
MSRP $4,840

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT56h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT200m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT$4,840

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
42.6mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Original

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
42h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$4,840

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What people say

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Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights features a geometric dial inspired by skyscraper shadows, with the silver model noted for its versatility. The watch is housed in a 40.1mm octagonal case with brushed and polished finishes, and uses the Miyota 9051 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the unique dial design as a key appeal of the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights.

Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT

The Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT is widely praised for its stunning dial execution, COSC-certified Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve, and legible Brixtrack luminous indices. Owners and reviewers highlight the surprisingly wearable 43mm titanium case and bracelet, noting its lightness and comfort despite the size, with one source specifically mentioning a quick-adjustable extension. The watch offers 200m water resistance and features a Synchroline indicator. However, some owners note the titanium scratches easily and the bracelet can be difficult to size. The watch is priced at €4,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple-GMT highly for its purpose-focused pilot's watch design and innovative movement.

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