Citizen Series 8 870vsNodus Sector II Sport
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Measurements
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Series 8 870
Sector II Sport
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
n/a
11.7mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
highest
41h
MSRP
$1,095
$525
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9051
Seiko NH38
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its modern Japanese design and compelling value. Reviewers note its glossy dial with applied markers and a flat sapphire crystal that can collect fingerprints. The watch utilizes the Miyota 9051 automatic movement and offers 100m water resistance within a 39mm steel case. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 870 well for its sporty dress watch aesthetic and perceived value.
Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability and unique three-level sector dial with applied indices. Some owners note the white-on-white dial and thin case as highlights. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. Accuracy on the Seiko NH38 movement is reported around plus 4 seconds per day by one owner, while another notes the NH38 movement's use in a watch priced over $500. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and distinctive dial design.
The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.
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