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Citizen Series 8 870vsFerro PISTA

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

The bottom line

The 39mm Series 8 870 wears 9mm narrower than the 48mm PISTA — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

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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.

Ferro PISTA

The Ferro PISTA is widely praised for its exciting and thrilling driving experience, with owners highlighting its faultless handling and a powerful engine that makes other cars feel primitive. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its beautiful and effective design, noting features like the air pass-through on the hood as particularly attractive. Some owners find the Ferro PISTA's performance and aerodynamics desirable, while others note its tighter suspension and hard-shifting experience as a special, raw characteristic. On balance, owners rate the Ferro PISTA highly for its thrilling performance and striking design.

Where to get them

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Citizen Series 8 870
Citizen Series 8 870
MSRP $1,095
Ferro PISTA
Ferro PISTA
MSRP $645
Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095
PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
PISTA48mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
PISTA40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
PISTA50m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
PISTA$645

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Racing
Diameter
39mm
48mm
Thickness
12mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
11mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$645

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