Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Boldr Five-in-a-Row?

At MSRP the Boldr Five-in-a-Row is the cheaper of the two at $399, against $1,095 for the Citizen Series 8 870 — a $696 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Boldr Five-in-a-Row?

The Citizen Series 8 870 wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Boldr Five-in-a-Row — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Boldr Five-in-a-Row?

The Boldr Five-in-a-Row is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Citizen Series 8 870.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Boldr Five-in-a-Row?

The Citizen Series 8 870 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Five-in-a-Row.

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 870 run compared to the Boldr Five-in-a-Row?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 870 uses the 9051 and the Boldr Five-in-a-Row uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Citizen Series 8 870vsBoldr Five-in-a-Row

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

Citizen Series 8 870

NB6080

MSRP $1,095

Boldr Five-in-a-Row

five-in-a-row-i

MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 87039mm

Five-in-a-Row38mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 87042h

Five-in-a-Row40h

Water Resistance

Series 8 870100m

Five-in-a-Row200m

MSRP

Series 8 870$1,095

Five-in-a-Row$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Yes

Dial Color

Green

Five In A Row I

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9051

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,095

$399

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