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Citizen Series 8 870vsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$499

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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.

Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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