Citizen Series 8 880 GMTvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT
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Measurements
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Series 8 880 GMT
Bradner GMT
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Thickness
13.5mm
lowest
15mm
Water Resistance
100m
180m
highest
Power Reserve
50h
n/a
MSRP
$1,495
$299
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9054
Seiko NH34
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 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 praise the Spinnaker Bradner GMT for its excellent lume, comfortable wearability, and value, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find the 15mm thickness and bold colorway polarizing, and one owner views it more as a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and value at the price point.
The watch offers excellent dial legibility and a functional internal rotating 24-hour bezel. The water resistance is rated at 200 meters.
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