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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsLum-Tec Eclipse

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Eclipse42mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Eclipse40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Eclipse101m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Eclipse$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
E6

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$695

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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.

Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

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