Side by side

Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.6mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$5,450

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights vs Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.