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Citizen Series 8 870
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Citizen Series 8 870

Ref. NA1034

53 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
40.8mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$1,595
Complications50 Hour Power Reserve-5~+10 s/dAntimagnetic 16000
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Citizen Series 8 870 is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto ($995) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto at $450 (vs $1,595 for the Series 8 870) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Balticus Watches Balticus Volans (Piątunio) is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Automatic. Stepping up, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual ($6,200) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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53 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Balticus Watches Balticus Volans (Piątunio)
Balticus Watchesmicro
Volans

Balticus Volans (Piątunio)

4 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$446MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Geckota Classic Chronotimer
Geckotamicro
Chronotimer

Classic Chronotimer

5 variants · Chronotimer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Balticus Watches Balticus StarDust Meteoryt 40mm - BLT-BALSDNMBCD
Balticus Watchesmicro
StarDust

Balticus StarDust Meteoryt 40mm - BLT-BALSDNMBCD

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$340MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Formex Essence ThirtyNine
Formexmicro

Essence ThirtyNine

17 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,390MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Zelos Blacktip 200m Diver
Zelosmicro

Blacktip 200m Diver

6 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Bausele Coorong
Bauselemicro

Coorong

4 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Duxot Marcel Automatic
Duxotmicro

Marcel Automatic

11 variants · Ref. DX-2059-11
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$169MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Venezianico Arsenale Meteorite
Venezianicomicro

Arsenale Meteorite

Ref. 6221560C
40mm·Automatic
$1,389MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Zelos Spearfish GMT
Zelosmicro

Spearfish GMT

4 variants · Spearfish
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$999MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Aigi Watches SATELLITE GROUND STATION II
Aigi Watchesmicro

SATELLITE GROUND STATION II

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$525MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Knot Watches ATC-40
Knot Watchesmicro

ATC-40

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,257MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
S.U.F Helsinki 180G
S.U.F Helsinkimicro

180G

2 variants
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

3 variants · Ref. H32515135
40/44mm·Automatic
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Seiko King Seiko KS1969
Seiko

King Seiko KS1969

4 variants
39.4mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

4 variants · Ref. H38525121
40mm·Automatic
$1,145MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Glycine Combat Classic
Glycine

Combat Classic

4 variants · Ref. GL0456
43mm·Automatic
$1,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants · Ref. H32505131
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

7 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variants · Urban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Yema Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29
Yema

Wristmaster Slim Small Seconds CMM.29

4 variants · Wristmaster
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,249MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Seiko King Seiko KSK
Seiko

King Seiko KSK

3 variants
38.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Tissot PRX Gold
Tissot

PRX Gold

6 variants
35/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
41.5mm·Automatic
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Orient RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch
Orient
ClassicRA AK03

RA-AK03 Version 5 Classic Watch

2 variants · RA AK03
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Orient 75th Anniversary Stretto
Orient

75th Anniversary Stretto

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0575
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0575

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

6 variants
39.5/40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Tissot Le Locle
Tissot

Le Locle

4 variants
39.3mm·Automatic
$795MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Casio Edifice EFK-100D
Casio

Edifice EFK-100D

Ref. EFK-100D-7A
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical
Citizen

Zenshin 60 Mechanical

3 variants · Zenshin
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$581MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Casio Edifice EFR-S108D
Casio

Edifice EFR-S108D

Ref. EFR-S108D-1AV
39.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

2 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Seiko Alpinist
Seiko
Prospex Land

Alpinist

2 variants · Prospex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Seiko Presage Style60's
Seiko

Presage Style60's

 
40.8mm·Automatic
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

10 variants · Ref. 276200
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

30 variants · Ref. 278240
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

3 variants · Collections
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
TAG Heuer Carrera Day Date
TAG Heuer

Carrera Day Date

4 variants · Carrera
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Rolex Datejust
Rolex

Datejust

104 variants · Ref. 278274
31/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Erling Haaland
Breitling

Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Erling Haaland

Ref. P323982A/F592/124A
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40
Breitling

Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Ref. A45340211G1A1
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold
Hublot

Classic Fusion King Gold

7 variants · Classic Fusion
33/42mm·Automatic
$10,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Omega De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

De Ville Prestige Co Axial Master Chronometer

19 variants · De Ville Prestige
34/40mm·Automatic
$5,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Grand Seiko SBGA375
Grand Seiko
Heritage

SBGA375

9 variants
40mm·Spring Drive·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Selfwinding "50ᵀᴴ Anniversary" 41mm

4 variants · Royal Oak
41mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870

Homages & lookalikes· 5

Watches that share this design language: confirmed homages, close tributes, and lookalikes, including the classics that inspired the look. Hidden when nothing in the catalog is related.

Addiesdive AddiesKIN 40mm Crystallized Titanium Dial K006
Addiesdivehomage

AddiesKIN 40mm Crystallized Titanium Dial K006

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$340MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Pagani Design PD-1707
Pagani Designhomage
Chronograph

PD-1707

3 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$123MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Pagani Design PD-1791
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1791

4 variants
42mm·Automatic
$161MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
Pagani Design PD-YS010
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-YS010

5 variants
50mm·Automatic·100m WR
$247MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
San Martin San Martin Multi-Function Luxury SN075GB
San Martinhomage

San Martin Multi-Function Luxury SN075GB

3 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$379MSRP
vsCompare with the Citizen Series 8 870
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