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Citizen Series 8 870vsDan Henry 1972

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595
1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87040.8mm
197241mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87050h
197240h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
1972
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,595
1972$370

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40.8mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
0950
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$370

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What people say

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Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its sharp 40mm steel case with unique bezel construction and a glossy dial featuring finely brushed and polished applied hour markers. It is powered by the in-house caliber 0950 automatic movement, which operates at 4Hz and offers a 50-hour power reserve with enhanced magnetic resistance. The limited edition features a black Duratect DLC coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and is regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers highlight the Series 8 870's distinctive case finishing and the robust in-house movement as key strengths.

Dan Henry 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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