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Citizen Series 8 831vsBaltic MR Roulette

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

Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9051
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$545

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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.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette is praised for its vintage-inspired roulette dial with multi-sector, multi-layer, and asymmetrical design, and faceted dauphine hands. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth created by contrasting textures like circular brushing and glossy or grained sectors, and the 36mm case's vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs. The watch uses a Hangzhou micro-rotor movement. However, reviewers note the micro-rotor movement can feel rattly and loose, producing a jangly sound when tapped. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Roulette's distinctive dial design and vintage aesthetic, despite the noted movement characteristics.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

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