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Citizen Series 8 870vsDan Henry 1937

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

Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
193740h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
1937
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.1mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Gold

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$290

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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