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Citizen Series 8 870vsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87040.8mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87050h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto60m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,595
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto$1,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
40.8mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
0950
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,400

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto is praised for its durable construction, featuring a sandblasted steel case with improved lugs, a bi-directional bezel with excellent action, and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the constant visibility provided by self-illuminating tritium gas tubes and the precision of its ETA F06.412 quartz movement, which offers accuracy to about 10 seconds per year. The watch includes a GMT bezel for dual timekeeping and a synthetic sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Auto highly for its robust tool-watch design and reliable tritium illumination.

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