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Citizen Series 8 870vsCWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
CWCRN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top
MSRP $604

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top41mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top300m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top$604

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Green
CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top (RN300-MT QS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9051
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$604

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What people say

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Citizen Series 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its compelling value proposition and modern Japanese design with a sporty edge. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case, glossy dial with applied markers, and the in-house Calibre 0950 automatic movement offering 50 hours of power reserve and enhanced magnetic resistance. The flat sapphire crystal is noted to collect fingerprints, and the solid caseback omits a view of the movement. The limited edition variant features a 40.8mm black DLC-coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and the 0950 movement regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, the Citizen Series 8 870 is viewed as a strong offering for its blend of design and features.

CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top for its excellent matte case finishing, precise seconds hand alignment, and dial reminiscent of vintage military watches. The Mk.2 upgrades, including a sapphire crystal, improved lume, and a precise 120-click bezel described as perfection with no play, are consistently highlighted as significant improvements over earlier versions. One owner noted the quartz movement gained 8 seconds over several months. Overall, owners rate the CWC RN Quartz Divers Watch Mk.2, Matte Top highly for its solid construction, military significance, and terrific value.

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