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Citizen Series 8 890vsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 89042.6mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 89042h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 890200m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
Series 8 890$1,395
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
43mm
Thickness
12mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$850

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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).

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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