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Citizen Series 8 880 GMTvsBoldr Safari

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Series 8 880 GMT
CitizenSeries 8 880 GMT
MSRP $1,495
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Series 8 880 GMT41mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Series 8 880 GMT50h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Series 8 880 GMT100m
Safari200m
MSRP
Series 8 880 GMT$1,495
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Tool
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug Width
11mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9054
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Series 8 880 GMT

Owners praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's refined, modern look and textured dial. Reviewers highlight its striking gunmetal coating, snowflake-like dial pattern, and true GMT movement. The watch features an edgy 41mm case with a gold-plated bezel and three-link bracelet, powered by the in-house calibre 9054 offering a 50-hour power reserve and a broad accuracy specification of -10/+20 seconds per day, retailing for $1,800. One owner questioned the price point, while another expressed interest in different colorways. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's distinctive aesthetic and GMT functionality.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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