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Citizen Series 8 831vsMakydo Mystic Blue

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Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
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.

Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
Mystic Blue38mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
Mystic Blue
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
Mystic Blue50m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
Mystic Blue

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
27mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
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