Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,095 for the Citizen Series 8 870 — a $796 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

The Citizen Series 8 870 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 870 or the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

The Citizen Series 8 870 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue).

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 870 run compared to the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 870 uses the 9051 and the Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue) uses the Miyota 6S21.

Side by side

Citizen Series 8 870vsHelgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

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

Citizen Series 8 870

NB6080

MSRP $1,095

Helgray Speedster (Racing Light Blue)

speedster-racing-light-blue

MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 87039mm

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)39mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 87042h

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)40h

Water Resistance

Series 8 870100m

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)30m

MSRP

Series 8 870$1,095

Speedster (Racing Light Blue)$299

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9051

Miyota 6S21

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,095

$299

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