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Citizen Series 8 831vsFerro PISTA

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Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
PISTA48mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
PISTA40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
PISTA50m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
PISTA$645

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Racing
Diameter
40mm
48mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Silver

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$645

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Series 8 831

Owners widely praise the Citizen Series 8 831 for its finishing, with one owner noting it exceeded expectations. Reviewers highlight the textured Ice Blue dial and the bracelet's play of light, contributing to a comfortable and luxurious feel on the wrist. The watch features a 40mm ion-plated stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and 100 meters of water resistance. It is powered by the in-house Miyota Caliber 9051 automatic movement, which has a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of -10 to +20 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 831 highly for its impressive finishing and dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing, with its contrasting brushed and polished surfaces, is a notable strength. The 40mm case size and comfortable fit are also consistently mentioned. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Ferro PISTA

The Ferro PISTA is widely praised for its exciting and thrilling driving experience, with owners highlighting its faultless handling and a powerful engine that makes other cars feel primitive. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its beautiful and effective design, noting features like the air pass-through on the hood as particularly attractive. Some owners find the Ferro PISTA's performance and aerodynamics desirable, while others note its tighter suspension and hard-shifting experience as a special, raw characteristic. On balance, owners rate the Ferro PISTA highly for its thrilling performance and striking design.

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