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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.6mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
TIGER EYE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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