Citizen Series 8 880 GMTvsRolex Sky-Dweller

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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

Rolex Sky-Dweller at true scale

Sky-Dweller

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

13.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

50h

72h

highest

MSRP

$1,495

lowest

$17,750

Movement

Miyota 9054

Rolex 9002

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.54mm
n/a
Lug Width
11mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
n/a
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9054
Rolex 9002
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
50h
72h
Jewels
0
40
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$17,750
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

The Rolex Sky-Dweller is widely praised for its unique annual calendar and dual time zone complications, offering exceptional value and complexity. Owners consistently highlight its excellent fit and finish, with crisp dial markers and hands demonstrating irreproachable attention to detail. The 42mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and others deeming it too large or top-heavy for everyday wear, particularly on smaller wrists. Availability is a significant issue, with certain configurations like the green dial on Jubilee or stainless steel blue dial being extremely difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, leading to high grey market prices. Some owners view the cyclops and fluted bezel as drawbacks, while others appreciate the watch as a stunning, albeit sometimes "blingy," jewelry piece suitable for occasional wear.

From video reviewers

The Saros annual calendar and Ring Command bezel are ingenious mechanical features. The dual-time functionality is ideal for travelers. The secondary market price significantly exceeds MSRP.

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