Citizen Series 8 880 GMTvsSchwarz-Etienne 1902 GMT
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Measurements
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Series 8 880 GMT
1902 GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
50h
86h
highest
MSRP
$1,495
lowest
$24,346
Movement
Miyota 9054
ASE 320.00
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Schwarz-Etienne 1902 GMT for its slim 39mm titanium case and the unique, in-house ASE 320.000 micro-rotor automatic movement. Its multi-level dial, featuring Urushi lacquer and gold accents on the 24-hour scale, is noted for excellent legibility and sharp markers. The watch is priced around CHF 19,850 to 21,500. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Schwarz-Etienne 1902 GMT highly for its distinctive in-house micro-rotor movement and refined dial finishing at its price point.
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