Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,595 for the Citizen Series 8 870 — a $1,296 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

The Citizen Series 8 870 wears larger at 40.8mm versus 39mm for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

The Citizen Series 8 870 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

The Citizen Series 8 870 carries a 50-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 870 run compared to the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 870 uses the 0950 and the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) uses the Miyota 6S21.

Side by side

Citizen Series 8 870vsHelgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

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

Citizen Series 8 870

NA1034

MSRP $1,595

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

speedster-racing-light-blue

MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 87040.8mm

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)39mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 87050h

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)40h

Water Resistance

Series 8 870100m

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)30m

MSRP

Series 8 870$1,595

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Grey

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

0950

Miyota 6S21

Power Reserve

50h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$299

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