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Citizen Series 8 870vsNodus Sector II GMT

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

Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595
Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87040.8mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87050h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,595
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40.8mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
0950
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Power Reserve
50h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

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