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Citizen Series 8 890 City LightsvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495
Skindiver Automatic
WolbrookSkindiver Automatic
MSRP $549

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Skindiver Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Skindiver Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
Skindiver Automatic200m
MSRP
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495
Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42.6mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Champagne
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$549

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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm for its vintage-inspired design, compact 38mm size, and tool-like aesthetic, offering good value for its price. The watch features ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, a clean dial, and a Miyota 9039 no-date movement. Some owners find the push-pull crown a drawback, while others note the clasp and some bracelet links can feel sharp. Opinions are split on the bracelet design, with some finding it confusing and others praising its articulation and micro-adjustments. One owner found the 40mm case felt larger than expected. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm highly for its vintage aesthetic and tool-watch appeal at a reasonable price.

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