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Citizen Series 8 831vsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 83140mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 83142h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 831100m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Series 8 831$1,095
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$189

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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