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Citizen Series 8 870vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,595
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87040.8mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87050h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,595
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.8mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
0950
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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