Citizen Series 8 880 GMTvsNodus Contrail GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT at true scale

Series 8 880 GMT

Nodus Contrail GMT at true scale

Contrail GMT

Diameter

41mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.6mm

Thickness

13.5mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,495

$900

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9054

Miyota 9075

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.54mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.6mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9054
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
50h
42h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$900
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Reviews

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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT

Owners praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's refined, modern look and textured, snowflake-like dial. Reviewers note its striking gunmetal coating, gold-plated bezel, and true GMT movement. The watch features a 41mm case and 100m water resistance. One owner questions the price point, while another awaits a different colorway. The Miyota 9054 movement has a broad accuracy specification of -10/+20 seconds per day and a 50-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's distinctive design and GMT functionality, though some express reservations about its price.

Nodus Contrail GMT

Owners and reviewers praise the Nodus Contrail GMT for its excellent proportions and build quality, with finishing that suggests a much higher price point. The 40.5mm case is noted as slender and comfortable, complemented by a flat-link bracelet. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red roulette numerals difficult to read. One owner questions the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its travel watch utility and impressive finishing at its price point.

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