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Citizen Series 8 870vsDan Henry 1970

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
197040h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
1970200m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.7mm
Lug Width
11mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Orange

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$310

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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.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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