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Citizen Series 8 870vsPinion Pure Bronze

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87040.8mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87050h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,595
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.8mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
0950
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
50h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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