Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL?

At MSRP the Citizen Series 8 831 is the cheaper of the two at $1,095, against $3,290 for the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL — a $2,195 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL?

The ZRC 1904 TROPICAL wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Citizen Series 8 831 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL?

The ZRC 1904 TROPICAL is rated to 1000m versus 100m for the Citizen Series 8 831.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL?

The ZRC 1904 TROPICAL carries a 56-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Citizen Series 8 831.

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 831 run compared to the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 831 uses the 9051 and the ZRC 1904 TROPICAL uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Citizen Series 8 831vsZRC 1904 TROPICAL

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

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Citizen Series 8 831

NB6050

MSRP $1,095

ZRC 1904 TROPICAL

men-watch-gf4213121315-tropical

MSRP $3,290

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 83140mm

TROPICAL41.5mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 83142h

TROPICAL56h

Water Resistance

Series 8 831100m

TROPICAL1,000m

MSRP

Series 8 831$1,095

TROPICAL$3,290

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9051

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

42h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,095

$3,290

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