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Citizen Series 8 890vsOak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

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

Series 8 890
CitizenSeries 8 890
MSRP $1,395
The Humboldt 12-hr
Oak & OscarThe Humboldt 12-hr
MSRP $1,750

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 89042.6mm
The Humboldt 12-hr39.5mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 89042h
The Humboldt 12-hr42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Series 8 890200m
The Humboldt 12-hr200m
MSRP
Series 8 890$1,395
The Humboldt 12-hr$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
42.6mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9051
ETA 2892A2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$1,750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Series 8 890

The Citizen Series 8 890 is praised for its robust build, 200 meters of water resistance without a screw-down crown, and excellent case finishing for its price. Reviewers note the smooth action of its internal bezel, though one suggests the knurling could be more pronounced for better grip. It utilizes the caliber 9051 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve, which often performs better than Citizen's stated -10/+20 seconds per day. The watch's design is noted as borrowing from popular luxury sports watches, and its lug-to-lug measurement can make it wear large. Overall, reviewers find the Citizen Series 8 890 a compelling and robust sports watch, particularly for its finishing and water resistance capabilities.

From video reviewers

Advanced finishing techniques on the 42.6mm octagonal silver-tone stainless steel case showcase durability and elegance. The watch's textured blue dial may not appeal to everyone's taste. Reviewers disagree on whether the Citizen Series 8 890's movement (Caliber 9051) is a strong point due to differing comparisons (Grand Seiko vs. AP Royal Oak).

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr owners widely praise its comfortable, solid bracelet with screw links and tight end-link fit, along with its awesome sandwich dial featuring superb grain and crisp details. The 12-hour bezel is noted as excellent for tracking a second time zone, and the orange second hand adds a nice pop. One owner reports the watch has outstanding quality and a perfect fit on smaller wrists, while another notes its legibility and great presence on various straps. A reviewer describes it as a 40mm stainless steel tool watch with a matte, brushed finish and a sandwich dial, powered by an ETA 2892-A2 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Some in the line report the lume could be brighter. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt 12-hr highly for its build quality and versatile tool-watch design.

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