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Citizen Series 8 870vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
MSRP $1,095
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 87039mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 87042h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 870100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Series 8 870$1,095
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
11mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9051
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$1,799

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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