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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsGeckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
42.6mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Maroon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$499

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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.

Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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