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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.6mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Orange

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$3,520

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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 Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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